In a sensational turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at a growing rift with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking from the Oval Office during a meeting with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, Trump revealed that he explicitly warned Netanyahu against striking Iran’s strategic South Pars gas field—a warning that seemingly went unheeded.

“I told him, ‘Don’t do it.’ We were working well together, but sometimes he does things that I don’t approve of,” Trump stated, highlighting a significant disagreement in military strategy. The attack on one of the world’s largest natural gas reserves has triggered retaliatory strikes from Iran, sending global fuel prices skyrocketing and causing a severe energy crisis worldwide.

Gulf allies have reportedly reached out to Trump, urging him to restrain Netanyahu to prevent a total economic collapse. While Trump acknowledged that both nations are sovereign and make independent decisions, his public admission of disapproval suggests that the iron-clad coordination between the two leaders is facing its toughest test yet. As the war continues with no end in sight, the international community watches closely to see if Trump can successfully pivot Netanyahu back to a collaborative diplomatic path.