Trump warns US could target Iran gas field after attacks on Qatar facility

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could target a major Iranian gas field if Iran launches further attacks on Gulf nations, following strikes on Qatar’s key energy infrastructure.

In a strongly worded social media post, Trump said the US would respond forcefully if Iran attacked what he described as “innocent” countries again.

He warned that Washington could “blow up” the entirety of Iran’s South Pars gas field if such actions continued.

The warning came after Iranian strikes hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy complex early on Thursday.

Qatar’s state-owned petroleum company said the attack caused “extensive damage” to the facility, though no injuries were reported.

Qatar’s Interior Ministry later confirmed that all fires at the site had been brought under control. Authorities said cooling operations were ongoing and specialised teams were handling hazardous materials.

The strikes were described as retaliation for an earlier attack on Iran’s South Pars gas site.

That facility is part of the world’s largest natural gas field, shared between Iran and Qatar, making it a critical component of global energy supply.

Trump also stated that the United States had no prior knowledge of the Israeli strike on the South Pars site.

The escalation has intensified concerns about a wider regional conflict.

Following the attack on South Pars, Iran launched strikes against multiple Gulf countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

The developments have had immediate economic consequences.

Oil prices rose sharply after the latest attacks, with Brent crude increasing by around 4 percent to reach approximately $112 per barrel in early Asian trading.

US-traded oil also climbed by about 3 percent.

The rise in energy prices reflects growing fears about disruptions to supply, particularly given the strategic importance of facilities such as South Pars and Ras Laffan.

The conflict has also affected financial markets.

Stock indices across Asia fell in early trading, with South Korea’s Kospi dropping by around 3 percent and Japan’s Nikkei 225 declining by approximately 2.8 percent.

Australia’s ASX 200 index also recorded a fall of about 1.6 percent.

While oil prices remain below the peak levels reached earlier in the conflict, when they approached $120 per barrel, they are still significantly higher than before the escalation began.

The situation has also had human consequences beyond energy infrastructure.

In the occupied West Bank, three women were killed after shrapnel from an intercepted missile reportedly struck a beauty salon, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent.

As tensions continue to rise, Trump’s warning signals the possibility of further escalation involving critical energy infrastructure in the region.

For now, authorities across affected countries remain focused on managing the immediate aftermath of the strikes while global markets react to the ongoing instability.