UAE and Qatar condemn targeting of South Pars gas field; Esmail Khatib confirmed killed Iran threatens Gulf energy facilities after Israeli attack on its largest gasfield Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon Iran is still exporting millions of barrels of oil , with about 90 ships, including oil tankers, having crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the war with Iran, according to maritime and trade data platforms reports. This is despite Iran saying it had closed the vital waterway to vessels from the US and its allies. Continue reading...
SRCThe Guardian - World News
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WED · 2026-03-18 · 18:35 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0318-25751
NSR-2026-0318-25751News Report·EN·Conflict
Middle East crisis live: Israel strike on Iranian gas field reportedly coordinated with US; Tehran confirms intelligence minister killed
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating following a reported Israeli strike on Iran's South Pars gas field, an action allegedly coordinated with the US. Iran confirmed the death of its intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, and threatened retaliation against Gulf energy facilities.
Lucy Campbell (now); Tom Ambrose, Taz Ali and Wendy Frew (earlier)The Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-18 · 18:35 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Tensions in the Middle East are escalating following a reported Israeli strike on Iran's South Pars gas field, an action allegedly coordinated with the US. Iran confirmed the death of its intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, and threatened retaliation against Gulf energy facilities. The UAE and Qatar condemned the attack on the gas field. Simultaneously, fighting has intensified between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Despite earlier claims of closure, Iran continues to export millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, with numerous tankers traversing the waterway since the start of the conflict.
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Key claims
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UAE and Qatar condemn targeting of South Pars gas field
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Tehran confirms intelligence minister killed
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Iran threatens Gulf energy facilities after Israeli attack
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Iran is still exporting millions of barrels of oil.
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Israel strike on Iranian gas field reportedly coordinated with US
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Esmail Khatib person · Key Player
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United States location · Context
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South Pars location · Context
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Hezbollah organization · Opposition
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Strait of Hormuz location · Context
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Qatar location
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Lebanon location · Context
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United Arab Emirates location
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