Trump urges halt to strikes on Iran energy sites after gas field attack

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Trump said that Iran has already received a clear warning, and there is no longer a need

In a significant development, Donald Trump has reportedly asked Israel to stop further attacks on Iran’s energy facilities following a recent escalation in the region.

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Trump said that Iran has already received a clear warning, and there is no longer a need to target its energy sector. However, he hinted that this stance could change if Iran takes any provocative action in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

The report also revealed that Israel carried out a strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field on Wednesday. This field is one of the largest gas reserves in the world and plays a crucial role in Iran’s economy. While Trump was aware of the attack beforehand, his position on the matter is said to remain uncertain.

Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise as Iran warned it could target oil facilities in the region that are owned or operated by American companies. In line with this warning, Iran launched a missile strike on Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, a key hub for global gas production.

The attack caused a fire in the area, but authorities, including QatarEnergy, confirmed that there were no casualties or major financial losses.

Qatar strongly condemned the strike, calling it a dangerous escalation and a clear violation of its sovereignty, as fears grow over widening conflict in the region.