First Thing: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Clea SkopelitiMarch 19, 2026 at 12:23 PM
First Thing: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar

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Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's South Pars gas field if Tehran retaliates against Qatar following Israeli strikes on the field. This threat marks a potential escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The conflict has already impacted global energy markets, with Brent crude rising 8% and European gas prices jumping 24%. The war has cost the US an estimated $18 billion within the first six days. Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta has spoken out about abuse within the UFW movement, alongside two women who allege they were victims of grooming and abuse as children.

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