Trump Advises Israel Against Strikes on Iranian Gas Fields

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, against conducting strikes on Iranian gas facilities as tensions escalate regarding energy infrastructure attacks.

Trump stated that he directly advised Netanyahu against pursuing any further offensive actions targeting Iran’s gas resources.

"I did. I told him, don't do that, and he won't do that," Trump commented while speaking in the Oval Office during a press interaction.

He noted that, despite the close alignment between the United States and Israel, disagreements do arise at times.

"We enjoy great coordination. However, on certain occasions, he might take actions that I do not approve of… so we won’t go down that road any longer," he remarked.

Earlier, Trump had mentioned on social media that he was unaware of Israel’s attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field. This incident has unsettled global energy markets, prompting Iran to retaliate by targeting energy installations in Qatar.

Sources from the U.S. clarified that while Washington was aware of the strategic strike, it did not partake in the actual operation.

This ongoing situation unfolds as the conflict, which began on February 28, continues to influence global oil prices.

Trump previously expressed that the U.S. intends to refrain from directly attacking Iranian energy infrastructure, even as the warfare escalates and leads to heightened oil prices.

Simultaneously, he warned that the U.S. might take significant measures if Iran continues its attacks, highlighting that the South Pars field could face major repercussions if Tehran persists with aggressions towards Qatar.

Iran has vocally responded, vowing to exhibit “zero restraint” should its energy facilities come under attack once more.

Trump maintains that the overarching goal of the military operations is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to diminish its missile and naval capabilities, although he has provided minimal insight into a long-term strategy.

Concerns continue regarding the conflict's longevity and potential economic ramifications, particularly as energy markets remain unstable.