Trump Administration Reportedly Asks Israel To Stop Bombing Iran's Oil Facilities

"The Trump administration cited three reasons for its request, according to a source with knowledge of the matter: Such strikes harm the Iranian public, a large portion of which opposes the regime. Trump aims to cooperate with Iran's oil sector after the war similar to the approach he has taken with Venezuela. The strikes could trigger massive Iranian retaliatory attacks on energy infrastructure across Gulf states."

"There is some concern among White House officials that Israel wants the war to last after the U.S. expresses its desire to end the bombing campaign, the officials said, the Journal said on Tuesday. U.S. and Israeli officials say the Israeli message is it will stop its campaign in Iran whenever U.S. involvement stops."

"The Journal noted that U.S. strikes have largely targeted the Iranian military, while Israel's bombings have homed in on Iranian leaders and its energy facilities. Over the years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly urged the U.S. to act against Iran."

The Trump administration asked Israeli officials to stop bombing Iran's energy infrastructure, marking a divergence in U.S. and Israeli objectives in their joint military campaign. The request followed Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities that produced visible smoke over Tehran. The administration cited three primary concerns: protecting Iranian civilians who oppose the regime, preserving opportunities for future oil sector cooperation similar to Venezuela policy, and preventing massive Iranian retaliatory attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, reports indicate Israel intends to continue operations as long as U.S. involvement continues, while Trump claims the conflict is nearly concluded. U.S. strikes have primarily targeted Iranian military assets, whereas Israeli operations have focused on Iranian leadership and energy facilities, resulting in over 1,000 Iranian deaths including senior officials.

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