Coverage dated March 18, 2026

Trump threatens to strike world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again

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The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has roiled energy markets as the conflict escalates pressure on the region’s energy sector.

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NBC4 Washington
Trump threatens to strike world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Mar 18, 2026
NBC4 Washington's feed description
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has roiled energy markets as the conflict escalates pressure on the region’s energy sector.
WMUR
Trump threatens to 'blow up' a natural gas field if Iran attacks Qatar (opens WMUR)
Published Mar 18, 2026
WMUR's feed description
Global oil prices continued to rise as attacks on energy infrastructure intensified, and President Donald Trump issued a new threat.
The Guardian
Strike on Iran gas field exposes US-Israel rift as Trump claims he did not know (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 18, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
US president says he told Netanyahu ‘don’t do that’ as he distances himself from attack that has angered Gulf allies
The Week
Recriminations fly as Iran war spreads to gas fields (opens The Week)
Published Mar 18, 2026
The Week's feed description
Iran has warned nearby countries about continuing US-Israeli strikes that could threaten petroleum fields
WTOP Washington DC
The Latest: Trump threatens to strike world’s largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Mar 18, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
President Donald Trump pledged the U.S. would “massively blow up the entirety” of the world’s largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again.
Al-Monitor
Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field after it 'violently lashed out' (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Al-Monitor's feed description
By Andrew Mills and Timour AzhariDOHA/RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel "violently lashed out" and attacked Iran's major gas field, a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war, but ruled out further such attacks by Israel unless Iran retaliated.
Al-Monitor
Despite Trump comments, Israeli officials say US knew of Iran gas field strike (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Al-Monitor's feed description
JERUSALEM, March 19 (Reuters) - Israel's attack on an Iranian gas field on Wednesday was coordinated with the United States but will likely not be repeated, three Israeli officials said on Thursday, despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying he knew nothing about it.
Breitbart News
Trump Calls for Israel to Stop Attacks on Iran's South Pars Gas Field (opens Breitbart News)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
President Donald Trump stated there would be "NO MORE ATTACKS" by Israel after Israel launched strikes on Iran's South Pars Gas Field.
The Guardian
First Thing: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 18, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
The move would be a major escalation in the US-Israel war against Iran. Plus, FBI director admits to buying data tracking Americans’ locations
Bangor Daily News
Despite Trump remarks, Israeli officials say US knew of strike on Iran gas field (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
The attack has spurred the biggest escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Al-Monitor
Trump says Israel attacked Iran gas field without US and Qatari involvement, warns against attacks on Qatar (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Al-Monitor's feed description
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday the attack on Iran's South Pars gas field was carried out by Israel, and the U.S. and Qatar were not involved in it.
Digital Journal
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's largest gas field (opens Digital Journal)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Digital Journal's feed description
US President Donald Trump threatened to "massively blow up" a vast Iranian gas field unless Tehran stops striking Qatari energy facilities.
Oil Price
Trump Promises Israel Won’t Repeat Strike on Key Iranian Gas Field (opens Oil Price)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Oil Price's feed description
Trump warned that Israel could strike Iran’s South Pars gas field again if Tehran retaliates further.
BNO News
Trump says U.S. had no prior knowledge of Israeli strike on Iranian gas field (opens BNO News)
Published Mar 18, 2026
BNO News's feed description
President Trump said that the United States had no prior knowledge of Israel’s strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field and that Qatar had no role in it. He also warned that if Iran attacks Qatar’s LNG facilities again, the United States would “massively blow up the entirety” of South Pars.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Live updates: Trump threatens to strike world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Mar 18, 2026
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has roiled energy markets as the conflict escalates pressure on the region’s energy sector.
Newsweek
Trump issues new threat to possibly "blow up" Iran's South Pars Gas Field (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The U.S. president's statement follows an Israeli attack, the first on Iranian fossil fuel production since the conflict began.
The New Republic
Trump Spirals Over Israeli Attack on Gas Field, as Iran War Escalates (opens The New Republic)
Published Mar 18, 2026
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Donald Trump apparently didn’t see these consequences coming.
The Guardian
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 18, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
US president says ‘extremely important and valuable’ site will be targeted if Iran continues to attack Qatar facilities
Forbes
Trump Warns He’ll ‘Blow Up’ Iran’s Biggest Gas Field If It Keeps Striking Qatar (opens Forbes)
Published Mar 18, 2026
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The president said the U.S. “knew nothing” about the Israeli strike on Iran’s gas fields, which triggered Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Qatar's LNG facilities.
Newsweek
Iran war live: vessel struck as Trump threatens to "blow up" gas field (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
President Donald Trump has threatened to "massively blow up" the South Pars gas field if Iran continues attacks on Qatar's energy sites.
RedState
Trump to Iran: No More Qatar Attacks or South Pars Burns (opens RedState)
Published Mar 18, 2026
RedState's feed description
Trump warns Iran: No more attacks on Qatar or South Pars gas field will trigger massive US retaliation.
Fox News
Trump threatens key Iranian gas field after Israeli strike (opens Fox News)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Fox News's feed description
President Donald Trump issued a strong warning that if Iran targets a Qatari liquefied natural gas facility again, the U.S. military will powerfully attack Iran's South Pars gas field.
Legal Insurrection
Trump Says U.S. Will 'Massively Blow Up' Iran's Main Gas Field if Regime Attacks Qatar Again (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Mar 18, 2026
Legal Insurrection's feed description
Operation Epic Fury—Day 20: The IDF hits targets in northern Iran for the first time.

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