Live updates: Oil rises to $110 as Israel strikes Iran during Persian new year - CNN
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Netanyahu stated Israel acted alone in an energy strike on Iran and will comply with Trump's request not to repeat it.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel "acted alone" in a recent energy strike in Iran. He also indicated that Israel would comply with President Trump's request not to repeat such an attack. This declaration clarifies Israel's independent action in the strike and signals a de-escalation in response to direct communication from the White House. The statement suggests a coordinated effort between the US and Israel to manage regional tensions following the incident.
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