Trump warns to blow up South Pars gas field if Iran continues to attack Qatar: 'Not hesitate to do so'

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, President Donald Trump said the United States would retaliate if Iran launches fresh attacks on Qatar, even as he claimed that Israel would halt strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field. Posting on social media, he said he did not want to authorise extreme military action because of long-term consequences for Iran but added he would "not hesitate to do so" if Qatar's liquified natural gas sites were targeted again. His remarks came as Iranian missiles hit Qatar and global energy markets reeled from the escalating conflict. Iran escalates regional strikes amid energy tensions Israel killed Iran's intelligence minister while continuing its campaign against top Iranian leadership and reportedly struck Iran's offshore South Pars gas field. Iran condemned the attack, with President Masoud Pezeshkian warning of "uncontrollable consequences" that could spread globally. Tehran responded by striking gas facilities in Qatar after Israel launched its attack on the joint Iran-Qatar gas asset. Qatar ordered Iranian Embassy officials to leave within 24 hours. Iran also hit the Habshan gas facility and Bab field in the UAE, which the UAE called a dangerous escalation. Abu Dhabi authorities confirmed shutdowns after missile interceptions.