As the war – and gas prices – escalate, Trump uses Israel to deflect domestic and allied pressure
- Posted on March 19, 2026
- By CNN
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As the war – and gas prices – escalate, Trump uses Israel to deflect domestic and allied pressure

Within moments of Israeli jets striking Iran’s largest gas production plant, the US president posted a combative message on Truth Social. “We are putting them out of business,” he said. Hours later, he changed his tune.