Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field was coordinated with the United States, according to three Israeli officials, although President Donald Trump publicly said Washington had no prior knowledge of the attack. The strike triggered a major escalation, prompting Iran to launch aerial attacks on energy infrastructure in Qatar and across West Asia.

Trump later said he had urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to carry out further strikes on Iranian gas facilities and expressed confidence that no additional attacks would occur unless Iran targeted Qatar's energy sites again. He emphasized that while the two countries coordinate closely, there are instances when Israel takes actions the United States opposes.

Qatar accused Israel of attacking the shared South Pars field, part of the world’s largest natural gas reservoir. Iran retaliated by damaging major energy facilities in Qatar, striking a refinery in Saudi Arabia, and forcing the United Arab Emirates to shut down gas operations. Gulf Arab states sought clarification from Washington following the escalation.

United States officials maintained that the strike was not a joint operation, though Washington had been informed in advance. Despite their close military cooperation, United States and Israeli officials acknowledged that their strategic objectives in the conflict with Iran differ, with Israel focused on Iranian leadership targets and Washington concentrating on missile and naval capabilities.