US President Donald Trump stated that the US had no prior knowledge of Israel’s strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field. He cautioned Iran against targeting Qatar again, threatening massive retaliation if such actions occur. Trump emphasized that the US was not involved in the operation and that Qatar had no connection to the incident.
Trump highlighted Iran’s response to the South Pars attack, stating that Iran acted without full understanding of the situation. He warned that any further attacks by Israel on the South Pars Field would prompt a strong US response, potentially leading to significant destruction. Trump expressed reluctance towards escalating violence but affirmed readiness to act decisively if Qatar’s LNG facility is targeted again.
The Wall Street Journal reported that escalating attacks on energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf are intensifying the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The situation poses a threat to global energy supplies and has raised concerns about potential retaliatory strikes on vital oil-and-gas facilities.
Tensions in the Persian Gulf have increased, with energy assets becoming focal points of contention. Iran has declared various energy installations as “legitimate targets” following the attack on South Pars. The field, a crucial component of Iran’s energy sector, is a significant natural gas reserve shared between Iran and Qatar.
