Trump Denies US Knew of Israel South Pars Strike
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- Trump stated the US was unaware of Israel's strike on the South Pars gas field, distancing Washington from the attack on Iranian energy infrastructure.
- Trump issued a separate warning to Iran against targeting Qatar, establishing it as a US red line in the escalation.
Why it matters: The public denial creates diplomatic cover for Israel by framing the South Pars strike as an Israeli decision without US complicity, while the warning to Iran not to hit Qatar signals Washington is drawing a line at Gulf states that host US military assets and are key energy partners.
