Iran war live: Tehran warns of intensified strikes if energy sites targeted

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lyndal Rowlands,Zaid SabahMarch 20, 2026 at 01:04 AM

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In March 2026, tensions escalated between Iran and Israel, leading to attacks on energy infrastructure. The conflict began after Israel targeted Iran's South Pars gasfield. In response, Iran struck an Israeli oil refinery in Haifa and other regional energy facilities, including Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility, potentially reducing Qatar's LNG export capacity by 17%. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran used limited force and threatened intensified strikes with "zero restraint" if its energy sites are targeted again. The attacks have raised concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies, particularly in Europe and Asia.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Asia ×230% Europe 30% Ras Laffan 40% Haifa 50% Qatar 50% Abbas Araghchi 60% South Pars gasfield ×260% Tehran ×270% Israel ×380% Iran ×990%

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iran 100% israel 90% energy sites 80% strikes 70% gasfield 70% south pars 60% regional energy infrastructure 50% oil refinery 50% ras laffan 40% liquefied natural gas 40%