Iran war live: Qatar, Saudi energy sites attacked; Riyadh says trust gone

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On March 19, 2026, Iran reportedly launched missile attacks targeting energy facilities in Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Qatar ordered Iranian security and military attaches to leave the country after Iranian missiles caused extensive damage to its main gas facility at Ras Laffan. The UAE shut down the Habshan gas facilities in Abu Dhabi following an Iranian attack. Saudi Arabia reported attacks on two of its refineries, leading Riyadh to declare that any remaining trust in Iran had been completely shattered. The attacks followed an alleged Israeli strike on Iran's South Pars gasfield, with the Iranian President warning of severe consequences.

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Riyadh says “the little trust that remained in Iran has been completely shattered”.

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Saudi Arabia said two of its refineries were also attacked.

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UAE shuts down the Habshan gas facilities in Abu Dhabi after an Iranian attack.

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Iranian missiles cause “extensive damage” to Qatar's main gas facility at Ras Laffan.

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Qatar orders Iranian security and military attaches to leave the country.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranLive trackerWho was Ali Larijani?Iran’s weaponsInside Qeshm, Iran’s underground missile fortressA simple guide to IranLive updates, Iranian strikes come after Israel attacked Iran’s South Pars gasfield, with President Pezeshkian warning of ‘uncontrollable consequences’ that could ‘engulf the entire world’.liveThis video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.Al Jazeera LiveBy Lyndal Rowlands and Zaid SabahPublished On 19 Mar 2026 Qatar orders Iranian security and military attaches to leave the country after Iranian missiles cause “extensive damage” to its main gas facility at Ras Laffan. UAE shuts down the Habshan gas facilities in Abu Dhabi after an Iranian attack, while Saudi Arabia said two of its refineries were also attacked. Riyadh says “the little trust that remained in Iran has been completely shattered”.

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