Speaking to the media in Israel for the first time in five months, the Israeli prime minister denied reports of friction with the U.S.

Shares rose in Asia on Wednesday while oil prices jumped more than $1.20 a barrel following a report that Israel may be planning an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. Oil prices surged after a CNN report cited unnamed intelligence officials saying Israel may be preparing for an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

A US media outlet reports that Israel may be poised to strike Iran’s nuclear sites and oil markets wince. In Washington, a Republican administration wonders if Tehran is more determined or deterred.

The comments by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi come after multiple rounds of talks between the two nations.

Israeli leaders say the system isn’t 100% guaranteed, but credit it with preventing serious damage and countless casualties.

Prime Minister Netanyahu holds first press conference in half a year; discusses war in Gaza, Iran, among other things.

Two Israelis arrested for spying for Iran. On Tuesday, security authorities announced the arrest of two more Israeli citizens—Roi Mizrahi and Almog Atias, both 25,

Military strikes in Yemen and sanctions targeting the Iran-backed militia have compounded a humanitarian crisis in the poorest country in the Middle East, officials say.