Trump Denies US Prior Knowledge of Israeli Strike on Iran's South Pars Gas Field
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the United States had no prior knowledge of Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field. He insisted that Qatar had no role in the attack and noted that only a relatively small part of the major gas field was hit.
Trump criticized Iran for responding by targeting Qatar's liquefied natural gas infrastructure, despite Qatar's lack of involvement in the Israeli operation. He warned that there would be no further Israeli attacks on South Pars unless Iran strikes Qatar again. Trump further threatened a massive U.S. response if Iran targets Qatari gas facilities, saying Washington would act with or without Israel's help.
Israel struck Iran's South Pars gas field on March 18, 2026, one of the region's most sensitive energy sites shared with Qatar and critical to both countries' energy sectors, according to Reuters.
Iran warned energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Reuters reported. Qatar stated its Ras Laffan industrial zone was hit and suffered extensive damage.
Qatar condemned the strike on its territory and expelled two Iranian diplomats. The attacks have intensified tensions around Gulf energy infrastructure, raising fears of wider disruption to global energy markets and shipping routes.
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