US President Donald Trump confirmed that Israel unilaterally carried out a missile attack targeting Iran's 'South Pars' gas field, emphasizing that the United States was not a partner in this operation. Trump clarified in press statements that Washington was not aware in advance of the timing or details of the strike, while denying any role for Qatar in this military move.
In contrast, American journalist Barak Ravid revealed a different account, citing high-ranking sources in Tel Aviv and Washington, indicating that the American administration was aware of the attack and approved the step. According to these sources, American approval came as part of exercising maximum pressure on the Iranian regime to push it to retreat from its escalatory policies in the region.
Ravid pointed to a state of Qatari diplomatic alert following the attack, as officials in Doha contacted White House envoy Steve Witkoff and leaders of the US Central Command 'CENTCOM'. The Qatari side demanded official clarifications about the extent of Washington's prior knowledge of the Israeli strike, especially given the geographical and economic overlap of the shared field between the two countries.
President Trump issued a stern warning to Tehran, stressing that any future targeting of LNG facilities in Qatar would be met with an unprecedented American response. Trump said he would not hesitate to take decisive decisions to protect energy security, hinting at the possibility of completely destroying Iran's South Pars field if Iran dared to attack Qatari interests.
On the ground, Iranian media reports confirmed that vital facilities in the Assaluyeh energy region were subjected to intense missile bombardment, leading to massive explosions that rocked the area. Sources explained that the bombardment affected production phases from the third to the sixth in the field's refineries, causing material damage to tanks and the operational surroundings of the facilities.
The South Pars field is the main pillar of the Iranian economy, representing the largest natural gas accumulation in the world, shared by Iran with the State of Qatar, which calls its part 'North Field'. These attacks raise widespread international concerns about the disruption of global energy supplies and the occurrence of major environmental disasters in the Arabian Gulf region as a result of mutual bombardment.
Qatar Energy had previously announced that its facilities in the city of Ras Laffan Industrial City had been subjected to missile attacks that caused severe damage, which explains the shared American and Qatari concern. Observers believe that Trump's statements aim to draw new red lines to prevent the conflict from turning into an all-out energy war that burns everything in the region.
These developments come amid the open military confrontation that began on February 28, with US and Israeli forces launching extensive military operations against Iranian targets. These confrontations have so far resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people, including prominent leading figures, most notably Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and a number of security commanders.
For its part, Tehran continues to respond to air strikes by launching barrages of ballistic missiles and drones towards targets inside Israel, in an attempt to prove its deterrent capability. The region is in a state of high anticipation for what the coming days will bring, especially with Washington hinting at using maximum destructive force against Iranian infrastructure.
It is worth noting that the South Pars field was subjected to a drone attack in June 2025, which led to a large explosion in refinery No. 14, during a previous escalation round that lasted 12 days. Current data confirm that the conflict has gone beyond traditional rules of engagement, making global energy security the most prominent hostage in this bloody confrontation between regional and international powers.
I will not hesitate to take strong action, and the United States may completely blow up the South Pars field if Iran decides to attack Qatar.
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Trump Blames Israel for 'Pars' Field Attack, Threatens Iran with Decisive Response if Qatar is Targeted