Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar
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Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gasfield, prompting Iranian retaliation against energy facilities in Qatar and the UAE. Donald Trump claimed the US was unaware of the Israeli strike, despite reports suggesting otherwise. He threatened to "blow up" the entire South Pars gasfield if Iran retaliates against Qatar's gas facilities, which share the field. Qatar reported significant damage to its LNG hub at Ras Laffan following Iranian strikes. These attacks on critical energy infrastructure have heightened fears of global energy supply disruptions, causing oil and natural gas prices to surge in international markets. The conflict marks the first targeted attacks on Iranian fossil fuel production since the start of the conflict.
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