US President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop further attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, amid intensifying conflict and growing concerns over global energy stability.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he had made it “very clear” to Netanyahu that strikes on Iran’s natural gas facilities should not be repeated. His remarks follow an Israeli attack earlier this week on the South Pars gas field, one of the world’s largest natural gas reserves.
In retaliation, Iran launched strikes targeting energy facilities across the Gulf region, including in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Iranian missiles also reportedly hit the Haifa oil refinery in Israel, further escalating tensions.
One of the key targets of Iran’s response was Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, a major global gas processing hub. Damage to the facility could take up to a year to repair, raising concerns over disruptions in global energy supply.
Iranian strikes also reportedly affected Saudi Arabia’s main Red Sea port, which had become a critical export route following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks have exposed vulnerabilities in the region’s air defense systems and highlighted Iran’s capacity to strike strategic infrastructure.
The escalating conflict has contributed to a sharp rise in global oil and gas prices, putting additional political pressure on Trump. Analysts say the surge in energy costs is beginning to impact his domestic popularity, with criticism emerging even from segments of his core voter base.
Meanwhile, reports suggesting that the US plans to deploy additional troops to the Middle East were dismissed by Trump, who said he has no intention of sending forces “just anywhere.”
Netanyahu has acknowledged Israel’s role in the attack on the South Pars gas field and confirmed that Trump had advised against further strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure.
The situation underscores the growing risks of a broader regional conflict, with energy security and economic stability increasingly at stake.
