Iran war puts at risk key pipelines, terminals and refineries that supply the world with oil and gas

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By DAVID MCHUGHMarch 9, 2026 at 06:23 PM

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A potential war with Iran poses a significant threat to global oil and gas supplies. Key infrastructure, including pipelines, terminals, and refineries, are at risk of disruption. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for oil tankers, could be impacted. The conflict could lead to increased fuel prices worldwide. The article includes file photos, some depicting hypothetical scenarios in 2026, illustrating potential damage to oil facilities in Iran and rising diesel prices in the United States. The region's importance in global energy production makes it vulnerable to geopolitical instability.

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Qatar 40% USS Farragut 40% USS Leyte Gulf 40% HMS Defender 40% Bahrain 40% USS Abraham Lincoln 50% Tehran 50% U.S. Navy ×250% Israel 60% Strait of Hormuz 60% United States ×270% Iran ×290%

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oil and gas 90% iran war 90% terminals 70% pipelines 70% refineries 70% supply 60% strait of hormuz 50% diesel fuel price 40%

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Iran

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