AMERICA ASKS ISRAEL TO STOP ATTACKS ON THIS PART OF IRAN! Washington fears retaliation, cited 3 reasons for the request
The Trump administration yesterday asked Israel to stop attacks on energy facilities in Iran, with a special emphasis on oil infrastructure, according to three sources familiar with the situation. The American request marks the first time the Trump administration has sought to restrain Israel since the two countries launched a joint operation against Iran ten days ago, Axios writes.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration has asked Israel to stop attacks on Iran's energy facilities, especially oil infrastructure.
- This is the first time the US has sought to restrain Israel since their joint operation against Iran began.
- Reasons for the US request include: harming the Iranian population, potential future cooperation with Iran's oil sector, and fear of Iranian retaliation and increased oil prices.
- Trump views attacks on Iranian energy facilities as a last resort.
- Public statements from Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham also suggest caution regarding attacks on Iranian oil facilities.