Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel acted alone in attacking an Iranian gas field, as tensions mount over strikes on energy infrastructure across the region.
Israel hit Iran's South Pars - part of the world's largest natural gas field - and Tehran retaliated by striking an energy complex in Qatar and attacking other energy targets in the Gulf.
The attacks led to a spike in energy prices, with US President Donald Trump later posting that he had not known about them in advance.
These events raised questions about the unity of Israel and the US regarding their strategic goals in the ongoing conflict.
In a news conference, Netanyahu asserted that Trump had requested no further attacks on energy targets.
Despite claims of coordination on the attack from unnamed Israeli officials, Netanyahu denied dragging the US into the conflict, insisting that the actions were taken independently.
The strikes on energy infrastructure represent an escalation in the ongoing war initiated by the US and Israel against Iran, which has responded by restricting shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The recent Iranian attacks have jeopardized significant portions of Qatar's energy export capabilities, prompting warnings from Qatar's leaders about potential repercussions on global energy supplies.
Iran has threatened to retaliate with more force against any future strikes on its infrastructure, making the situation increasingly volatile.
