By Andrew Mills and Timour Azhari DOHA/RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel had "violently lashed out" and attacked Iran's major gas field, a significant escalation in the U.

Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject President Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.

CNN host Abby Phillip on Wednesday questioned why Israel attacked the South Pars oil field and Ras Laffan energy station, knowing it would lead to retaliatory strikes by Iran.

Authorities in Iran have executed three people convicted of killing members of the country’s Law Enforcement Command during nationwide protests, according to an official statement. The statement said the three were also involved in operational activities linked to Israel and the U.

The U.S. objectives in its war against Iran have ⁠not ⁠changed since strikes started on February 28, U.S. Defense Secretary ⁠Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, and he accused the media of stirring up concerns that the U.

As oil prices rise to $108 per barrel, Iran said parts of its oil and natural gas facilities — including the world’s largest natural gas field — were attacked. Follow for live news updates.