US media says Israel will not attack Iranian oil facilities

The Washington Post, citing unnamed US officials, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had told the US that the response Israel was considering would be limited to military targets. The Wall Street Journal also quoted US officials familiar with the matter as saying that the Israeli leader made the commitment during a phone call with President Joe Biden last week. Israel also mentioned the commitment in recent exchanges between Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin. The White House has not yet responded to the information.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on October 15 that Israel will listen to the US's opinion but will make a final decision in accordance with the interests of the Israeli people.

Earlier, President Biden spoke out against any Israeli military action against Iran's nuclear or oil facilities, fearing that global energy prices could skyrocket.

Gulf states are pushing Washington to prevent Israel from attacking Iranian oil facilities, fearing the conflict could escalate and spread across the Middle East, in which case the world could face a supply problem.

Regarding tensions in the Middle East, Italian airline ITA Airways said on October 14 that it would temporarily suspend flights between Rome and the Israeli city of Tel Aviv until at least November 1, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East.

ITA Airways' announcement stated that the airline may extend the flight suspension if the conflict continues, noting that the decision is in line with the recommendations of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to protect the safety of passengers and crew.