War enters new phase as Israel attack on Iran gasfield sparks Gulf response

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 19, 2026 at 08:57 AM
War enters new phase as Israel attack on Iran gasfield sparks Gulf response

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Iran has attacked several energy facilities in the Gulf region, including Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, in retaliation for an Israeli strike on its South Pars gasfield. The attacks have raised concerns about global energy supply and sparked a response from Saudi Arabia, which warned of "military actions" if necessary. The US has also been involved in the conflict, with President Donald Trump threatening to "massively blow up" the entirety of South Pars if Iran continues targeting Qatar. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone conversations with foreign ministers in Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan to discuss the US and Israel's military aggression against Iran. The attacks have further escalated the war between Iran and its Gulf neighbors.

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war 90% iran 80% gulf states 70% israel 70% energy facilities 70% lng facility 60% south pars gasfield 60% global energy supply 50% military actions 50% united states 40%

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