Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump’s post after gas field attacks
Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump’s post after gas field attacks
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, responded with a notably assertive declaration following strikes on a significant gas field jointly held by Iran and Qatar. Israeli forces targeted Iran’s South Pars, a key component of the globe’s largest natural gas reserve, prompting Tehran to retaliate by striking an energy complex in Qatar. The assaults caused a rise in energy prices and intensified Trump’s frustration. On his Truth Social platform, he reiterated threats against Iran and claimed ignorance of Israel’s planned assault.
Understanding Trump’s phrasing offers insight into the conflict’s trajectory and the US-Israel partnership. He asserted the United States “knew nothing about this specific strike,” contradicting Israeli media reports. The centrist Yedioth Ahronoth noted the attack “was coordinated with the U.S. and agreed upon between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump.” A right-wing outlet, Israel Hayom, added that Trump had “discussed the Israeli strike in Asaluyeh with leaders of three Persian Gulf states over the weekend.”
“NO MORE ATTACKS WILL BE MADE BY ISRAEL pertaining to this extremely important and valuable South Pars Field,” he wrote, “unless Iran unwisely decides to attack a very innocent, in this case Qatar.”
Trump’s wording, emphasizing Israel’s “out of anger” strike, mirrors how he typically describes Iran’s more aggressive actions. This suggests he might be criticizing Israel’s decision-making, despite their close alliance. His limited use of all caps in this post raises questions: was it a promise, or a subtle jab at Netanyahu?
