The U.S. has privately urged Israel to avoid further attacks on Iran's oil facilities, according to a new Axios report. This marks the first time Washington has sought to restrain its ally's military strategy since their joint campaign against Tehran began on February 28. 🔥
Israeli officials confirmed the request was delivered to senior leaders, including military chief Eyal Zamir. The move follows surprise in Washington over the scale of Israel's March 7 strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, which reportedly risked escalating regional tensions. 💥
U.S. officials cited three key concerns: potential harm to Iranian civilians, complications for post-war oil sector negotiations, and fears of retaliatory attacks on Gulf states' energy hubs. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations are already grappling with dwindling missile defense supplies, per CBS News. 🛡️
"We're prioritizing defense for U.S. bases first, but will assist allies if needed," said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as Gulf countries face tough choices about which incoming threats to intercept. 🌐
With oil prices fluctuating and security risks mounting, the White House now views strikes on Iran's energy sector as a last-resort option—reserved only if Tehran targets regional oil supplies first. ⚖️
