Agencies | Srinagar: US President Donald Trump has said that Israel will not carry out further strikes on Iran’s critical South Pars gas field, while warning Iran against targeting energy infrastructure in the region.
Trump described Israel’s earlier strike on the massive South Pars Gas Field as an action taken “out of anger,” and stressed that neither the United States nor Qatar had any involvement in the operation. He also claimed that only a limited portion of the facility was affected.
“The United States knew nothing about this particular attack, and Qatar was in no way involved,” Trump said, adding that Iran’s subsequent targeting of Qatari energy sites was based on “misunderstanding of facts.”
The remarks come amid rising tensions after Iranian missile strikes reportedly hit multiple liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Qatar, causing significant damage and triggering fires. Emergency teams were deployed to contain the situation, although no casualties were reported.
Qatar, one of the world’s leading LNG exporters, plays a crucial role in global energy supplies. Officials have warned that the damage to infrastructure could delay the resumption of production, which had already been halted due to the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, conflicting reports have emerged over Washington’s prior knowledge of the Israeli strike. While Trump denied any awareness, sources indicated that the US may have been informed in advance but did not participate in the operation.
Trump issued a strong warning that any further escalation by Iran, particularly against Qatar, could invite a massive response. He maintained that while Israel would refrain from additional strikes on the gas field, the situation could change if hostilities intensify.
The latest developments have heightened fears of a broader regional conflict, with energy infrastructure becoming a key target and global markets closely watching the situation.
