Conflict shifts to ‘energy war’ as Iran targets Gulf oil and gas
Al JazeeraCenterSCO 1 min read 100% complete March 19, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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In March 2026, the conflict in the Middle East escalated into an "energy war" after Iran began targeting oil and gas sites in the Gulf region. This action follows a strike by Israel on Iran's South Pars gas field. Iran's targeting of Gulf energy infrastructure is intended to pressure involved parties to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. The specific locations of the targeted sites were not detailed in the report. The shift towards energy infrastructure suggests a strategic attempt to leverage economic pressure in the conflict.
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