Trump Denies US Involvement in Qatar LNG Strike, Warns Iran Against Further Attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran following missile strikes that damaged key gas infrastructure in Qatar, signaling a dangerous escalation in the region.

Iran’s reported missile attacks targeted facilities linked to the massive Ras Laffan Industrial City, one of the world’s most important liquefied natural gas (LNG) export centers.

The strikes are believed to be retaliation for earlier attacks on the shared South Pars Gas Field.

In a strongly worded statement, Trump claimed Israel had struck the Iranian facility without U.S. knowledge.

“The United States knew nothing about this particular attack, and the country of Qatar was in no way, shape, or form, involved with it, nor did it have any idea that it was going to happen,” Trump said.

He added that Iran responded without full knowledge of the situation.

“Unfortunately, Iran did not know this… and unjustifiably and unfairly attacked a portion of Qatar’s LNG gas facility.”

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Warning of Severe Retaliation

Trump warned Tehran against further escalation, suggesting devastating consequences if Qatar is targeted again.

“NO MORE ATTACKS WILL BE MADE… unless Iran unwisely decides to attack a very innocent… Qatar,” he stated.

He further issued a stark threat:

“The United States of America… will massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Iran has never seen or witnessed before.”

However, he signaled reluctance to escalate further unless provoked:

“I do not want to authorize this level of violence and destruction… but if Qatar’s LNG is again attacked, I will not hesitate to do so.”

Diplomatic Fallout Intensifies

The crisis has triggered swift diplomatic consequences, with Qatar expelling Iranian military attachés.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia condemned the strikes while reserving the right to respond.

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Energy Markets React

Global oil markets reacted sharply, with Brent crude rising above $112 per barrel amid fears of supply disruption from the Gulf, a critical energy corridor.

The conflict, now in its third week under “Operation Epic Fury,” has reportedly killed seven U.S. service members.

The Pentagon is seeking up to $200 billion in funding, even as lawmakers push back on expanded war powers.

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