Israel Hit Iran Gas Field Without US Notice: Trump

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Israel carried out a strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field without informing Washington, as tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate sharply.

Speaking amid the ongoing conflict, Trump said neither the United States nor Qatar had prior knowledge of the Israeli attack on the world’s largest natural gas field, distancing Washington from direct involvement.

The strike on South Pars, a critical energy hub shared between Iran and Qatar, marks a significant escalation in the conflict that has increasingly targeted vital oil and gas infrastructure in the region.

However, conflicting reports have emerged regarding US awareness of the operation. While Trump publicly insisted that Washington “knew nothing” about the attack, some sources cited by international media suggested that the US may have been informed in advance but chose not to participate.

The Israeli strike has already triggered a chain of retaliation. Iran launched missile attacks targeting energy infrastructure in Gulf countries, including facilities in Qatar, raising fears of a wider regional confrontation.

Qatar strongly condemned both the initial strike and the subsequent escalation, warning that attacks on shared energy infrastructure pose a serious threat to global energy security.

Trump also issued a stern warning to Tehran, cautioning against further attacks on Qatar, a key US ally. He said any additional Iranian aggression could prompt a massive US response, including potential strikes on the South Pars field itself.

The latest developments come as the broader conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to intensify. Since late February, the war has disrupted global oil and gas markets, with attacks on key shipping routes and energy facilities pushing prices upward and creating uncertainty in international markets.

Analysts warn that targeting major energy infrastructure such as South Pars could have far-reaching consequences beyond the region, potentially affecting global fuel supplies and economic stability.

As diplomatic tensions rise and military exchanges continue, the situation remains highly volatile, with fears growing that further escalation could draw in more countries and deepen the crisis across the Middle East.