Iran says it will show ‘zero restraint’ if energy infrastructure is targeted again | First Thing

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Nicola SlawsonMarch 20, 2026 at 12:24 PM

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Following an Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gasfield, Iran has warned it will show "zero restraint" if its energy infrastructure is targeted again. This statement comes after Iran retaliated with a strike on Qatar, which reportedly impacted almost 20% of Qatar's liquefied natural gas export capacity. According to an Iranian official, the retaliatory strike employed only a fraction of Iran's power, and restraint was shown only due to requests for de-escalation. The official stated that any future attacks on Iranian infrastructure will be met without restraint. The news also highlights a forecast predicting record-breaking temperatures in numerous cities by the end of the week.

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Araghchi 50% South Pars gasfield 60% Qatar ×270% Israel ×280% Iran ×290%

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energy infrastructure 90% iran 80% israel 70% attack 70% retaliatory strike 60% zero restraint 60% liquefied natural gas 50% qatar 50% de-escalation 40% temperature records 40%