Trump admits blocking Israel from attacking Iran's oil facilities
US President Donald Trump confirmed he instructed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Iranian oil facilities, following Iran's retaliatory strike on Qatar's Las Laffan LNG facility. Trump made the admission during a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, stating: 'I told Netanyahu not to attack oil and gas facilities anymore. We act independently, we have excellent relations, but sometimes he does something I don't like.' The disclosure came after Israel attacked Iran's South Pars Gas Field on Wednesday, prompting Iran to strike Qatar's LNG facility. This escalation caused Brent crude prices to surge to $109 per barrel on Thursday. Trump had previously threatened 'heavy attack' on Iran after the Qatar strike. The admission suggests a coordinated approach between the US and Israel to de-escalate tensions in the region.