Overview
- In Oval Office remarks, President Trump said he warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to target Iranian gas sites again, adding, “we’re not doing that anymore.”
- Trump posted that the United States and Qatar “knew nothing” about the South Pars strike and warned he would order a massive strike on the field if Iran attacks Qatar again.
- Israeli officials told Reuters and CNN the operation was coordinated with Washington and that U.S. officials were aware, while CENTCOM denied involvement and the White House offered no on-the-record confirmation beyond pointing to Trump’s comments.
- Iran responded to the South Pars strike by hitting Qatari energy facilities, and market jitters persisted as oil and gas prices rose following the damage in Ras Laffan.
- Trump has emphasized avoiding U.S. attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure as the broader campaign continues, citing concerns over fuel prices.