Denials, contradictions, inflammatory statements and exaggerations have for years characterised the conduct of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. It is therefore difficult to determine who, this time, is closer to the truth in the dispute that has developed between the two countries regarding attacks on Iran’s energy facilities.

It appears that Israel’s political and military leadership believe that Trump was angry, but is playing a double game – and using Israel as part of his good cop, bad cop routine

It appears that Israel’s political and military leadership believe that Trump was angry, but is playing a double game – and using Israel as part of his good cop, bad cop routine

Twice during the war, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has attacked Iran’s energy infrastructure. The first time was on the night of 6 March when about 30 fuel storage facilities in and around Tehran were struck. The depots were used by the Iranian military and the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC).

Following the strike, leaks emerged from officials claiming that the operation had not been coordinated with the US administration. Sources in the Israeli Prime Minister’s office responded that they had taken note of the hints and........

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