Israeli officials told U.S. counterparts they hope for an uprising even though it would lead to a massacre, according to a State Department cable reviewed by The Post.

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The United States views Iran through a prism of global responsibilities and strategic goals. Israel has a more regional approach. After nearly three weeks of war, their paths are diverging.

America's top intelligence chief says Israel did not push the US to attack Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced another major strike package against Iran. He confirmed US goals remain unchanged,

Gas prices are spiking as the Israel-Iran war hits key energy infrastructure, with Israel now pausing attacks on Iranian gas fields at President Donald Trump’s request.

Iran answered President Donald Trump’s 48-hour warning to hit Iran’s power plants if Tehran did not open the Strait of Hormuz within two days. Iran’s military answered by saying any U.S. strike on non-military energy sites would trigger attacks in return.

President Trump threatens to attack Iranian power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz is opened. Meanwhile, Iranian missile strikes near Israel's nuclear site escalate tensions.