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Trump Warns Iran: 'Massively Blow Up' Gas Field If Attacks Qatar Again
Iran Gas Field Attacked, US Issues Warning
On March 18, 2026, Iran's key South Pars gas field was engulfed in flames after an Israeli attack. US President Donald Trump stated that the US was not aware of the attack. Following this, Iran launched a retaliatory strike on liquefied natural gas facilities in Doha, Qatar. In response, President Trump warned that the US would 'massively blow up' the gas field if Iran attacked Qatar again, provided Iran leaves its neighbors' energy facilities alone.
Impact on Energy Market and Recovery Outlook
South Pars is the world's largest gas field, holding nearly half of the recoverable reserves. Energy analyst Shon Hiatt warned that attacks on energy assets in the Gulf, which supply over 22% of the world's gas and petroleum products, could have severe effects on the global economy. He projected that such attacks would lead to a sustained increase in global energy costs, and if the damage is severe, it might take six months to a year for these assets to come back online.
*Source: YouTube: Times of India (2026-03-23)*
