Iran-US war live: Israel launches fresh attack as Trump tells Netanyahu not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy
The Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Israel launched new attacks on Iran despite President Trump’s request to hold off strikes on Iranian natural gas infrastructure, escalating the US-Israeli conflict with Tehran; Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed Iran is "weaker than ever" following 20 days of air attacks.
- The attacks on Iranian and Gulf energy facilities caused a sharp spike in global energy prices, with Brent crude reaching $119 a barrel and European gas prices surging 35%, prompting warnings of higher inflation and interest rate rises by the Bank of England.
- The conflict has resulted in significant casualties in Iran, with over 3,100 deaths reported since late February, including nearly 1,400 civilians and over 200 children, according to a US-based human rights group.
- The United
