U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of severe retaliation if Iran continues targeting liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar. His statement follows Iranian missile strikes that caused “extensive damage” to Ras Laffan Industrial City, the country’s key LNG export hub.
Trump claimed the United States had no prior knowledge of an earlier strike on the South Pars gas field, contradicting reports from Israeli and U.S. officials. He also said no further Israeli attacks would occur, while condemning Tehran’s actions.
The strikes have raised global concerns, as Qatar is one of the world’s leading LNG exporters. Countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India rely heavily on Qatari gas and may face power shortages and industrial slowdowns if disruptions continue.
South Pars gas field
The South Pars gas field, shared between Iran and Qatar (where it is known as the North Dome), is the largest natural gas reserve in the world. Located in the Persian Gulf, it contains an estimated 1,800 trillion cubic feet of gas—enough to meet global demand for over a decade.
For Iran, South Pars is central to domestic energy production, making any attack a major escalation. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that further strikes could trigger “uncontrollable consequences” with global impact.
The targeting of such a critical energy site highlights the growing risk to global energy security and signals a dangerous expansion of regional tensions.
