US was informed about plan for Israeli strike on Iranian gas field but did not take part, AP source says

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View in Browser US was informed about plan for Israeli strike on Iranian gas field but did not take part, AP source says March 18, 2026 The United States was informed about Israel's plans to strike Iran's massive South Pars natural gas field, but did not take part in it, according to a person who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.