Israel PM Netanyahu reportedly asked US President Trump on Wednesday to delay an attack on Iran, according to NYT

The report highlights growing regional concerns over U.S.

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Israel PM Netanyahu reportedly asked US President Trump on Wednesday to delay an attack on Iran, according to NYT

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  • "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel asked the president to postpone any planned attack. Israeli and Arab officials fear Iran could retaliate by striking their countries."
  • "Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Egypt, all partners of Washington, have also been asking the Trump administration not to attack Iran, said an official from a Gulf Arab nation. Senior officials from those countries have been calling U.S. officials with that message over the last two days, the official said. They have told the Americans that a U.S. attack could lead to a wider regional conflict."
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military action against Iran, with Netanyahu urging an attack delay, reflecting fears of potential retaliation that could escalate tensions in the Middle East. This situation could pressure oil prices and impact risk sentiment across various asset classes, as investors weigh the implications of broader conflict against current geopolitical dynamics.

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