Former President Donald Trump has issued a threat to target Iran’s crucial South Pars Gas Field after criticizing Israel for allegedly attacking it without the knowledge of the United States. Trump expressed his disapproval of Israel’s actions on the South Pars Gas Field, warning that the U.S. would retaliate against the same location if Iran continued its assaults on Qatar.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump accused Israel of reacting violently to events in the Middle East by striking the South Pars Gas Field in Iran. He emphasized that the U.S. was unaware of Israel’s attack and clarified that Qatar had no involvement or prior knowledge of the incident. Trump cautioned that unless Iran ceased its unwarranted attacks on Qatar, Israel would refrain from further action on the South Pars Gas Field. However, he underscored that the U.S., possibly with Israel’s assistance, would unleash a forceful response against Iran if Qatar’s facilities were targeted again.
Trump acknowledged the severe consequences of escalating violence but asserted that any future attacks on Qatar would prompt a strong reaction. Meanwhile, reports have emerged of Iranian missile strikes in Gulf countries overnight.
Qatar strongly condemned Iran’s missile assault on its Ras Laffan gas facility, which resulted in significant damage. Additionally, explosions were reported in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with four individuals sustaining injuries from intercepted missiles.
The attacks occurred shortly after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened to target oil and gas installations in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE in response to alleged Israeli strikes on the South Pars gas field. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticized the Israeli attack as reckless and irresponsible.
The situation continues to evolve rapidly, with ongoing updates available through our live blog for the latest developments on the Iran conflict.