Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held his first press conference after viral rumours about his death, opening with a strong message: “I am alive.” But the real headlines came from his explosive claims on the Iran war. Netanyahu said Iran can no longer enrich uranium or build ballistic missiles, calling the regime “decimated” after joint strikes. He also predicted that the war could end much faster than expected.

The Middle East conflict has taken a dangerous turn as Iran launches strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy hub, one of the world’s most critical LNG processing centres. The attack follows Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field, triggering a sharp escalation in the region. US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning, saying any further attacks could lead to a devastating response targeting Iran’s key energy infrastructure. With global oil prices already rising and energy markets on edge, fears of a prolonged supply shock are growing.