Trump specifically threatened to “massively blow up” Iran’s South Pars gas field, part of the world’s largest natural gas reserve, if Tehran continues its strikes, raising fears of a deeper regional conflict.

The warning comes amid renewed attacks on key oil and gas facilities, heightening concerns over a prolonged crisis that could disrupt global energy supplies.

Crude oil prices have already surged by about five percent following the latest developments, as investors react to the growing risk of supply interruptions.

The situation has also sparked anxiety over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route responsible for moving roughly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil. Shipping activity in the area has slowed significantly due to fears of further Iranian attacks, deepening uncertainty in global energy markets.

Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes on Gulf energy facilities, including Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility, one of the largest liquefied natural gas plants globally. The attacks reportedly caused significant damage, although Qatari authorities confirmed that emergency teams managed to contain multiple fires at the site.

Tehran said its actions were in response to an earlier Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, which it shares with Qatar.

Responding via social media, Trump insisted that the United States had no prior knowledge of Israel’s attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure. He called for an immediate cessation of strikes on both Iranian and Qatari facilities.

He further stated that no additional Israeli attacks would target Iran’s South Pars field if Tehran agrees to stop hitting Qatar’s energy sites. However, he issued a strong ultimatum, warning that the U.S. would take drastic military action if Iran fails to comply.

Since the conflict began on February 28, joint U.S. and Israeli operations have reportedly targeted senior Iranian officials, significantly weakening the country’s leadership.

Among those reported killed is Iran’s intelligence chief, Esmail Khatib, following the earlier assassination of senior figure Ali Larijani.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned Khatib’s death as a “cowardly assassination,” while the country’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed a strong response, declaring that every loss would be avenged.

Khamenei has not made a public appearance since taking over leadership following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in the early stages of the conflict.