Axios, an American media outlet, reported today that Trump was "shocked" by Israel's attack on 30 Iranian oil depots on Saturday, which triggered the first major rift between allies since the war began. A Trump advisor said: "The president didn't like this attack. He wants to protect the oil, not burn it. And this will remind people of higher gas prices." It is expected that US gasoline prices will surge above $4 per gallon this month.
Comment: Trump's "shock" is not essentially a moral objection, but rather a disruption of interests: Israel bombing Iranian oil depots is to completely weaken the opponent and escalate the war, while Trump fears rising oil prices will affect his re-election campaign. The so-called ally disagreement ultimately reflects a conflict between Trump's election interests and Israel's geopolitical military objectives.
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