Scoop: U.S. asks Israel to halt strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure

The Trump administration has asked Israel to cease further strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, particularly oil facilities, according to three sources familiar with the matter. This request, conveyed at senior political and military levels, marks the first time the U.S. has intervened to curb Israeli actions since their joint operation against Iran began ten days prior. The administration cited concerns that such strikes harm the Iranian public, could trigger massive Iranian retaliation against Gulf energy facilities, and complicate future U.S. cooperation with Iran's oil sector. President Trump views attacks on Iranian oil facilities as a "doomsday option" to be reserved for direct Iranian aggression against Gulf oil supplies. This development indicates a potential divergence in tactical approaches between the allies and aims to mitigate broader regional escalation and economic disruption.