Kathmandu — U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel will not carry out further attacks on Iran’s gas infrastructure following recent strikes that escalated tensions in the Middle East.
Israel carried out a strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, considered the world’s largest natural gas reserve. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes targeting a major gas export facility in Qatar.
Energy Market Impact
The exchange of attacks raised concerns over the security of key energy infrastructure and led to a sharp increase in global petroleum prices. Trump said Israel would not conduct further attacks on Iran’s gas reserves.
Trump also warned that if Iran carries out further attacks on petroleum infrastructure in neighboring countries, it could face a strong military response targeting its own gas facilities.
The strikes between Israel and Iran have heightened instability in the Middle East, with potential risks to global energy supply. Qatar’s role as a major gas exporter has added to international concern.
While Trump’s statement signals an attempt to ease tensions, the situation remains uncertain amid the possibility of further retaliatory actions.
