What are the risks of turning energy sites into battlefields?

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Recent attacks on energy facilities in the Gulf, including bombings by Israel on Iranian sites, have escalated tensions in the Middle East. Iran has responded by increasing attacks on its Gulf neighbors' energy infrastructure, causing significant damage that will take years to repair and potentially reduce exports, according to Qatar. Experts warn this escalation is dangerous because the Gulf region accounts for a fifth of global energy output. The risks of turning energy sites into battlefields are being discussed by experts such as Mohsen Baharvand, Jim Walsh, and John Sfakianakis, focusing on the potential for global economic disruption.

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Energy exports from the Gulf region account for a fifth of global output.

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Qatar already warning of a reduction in exports.

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Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked since early in the war on Iran.

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Israel bombed Iran’s energy facilities, pushing Iran to step up attacks on its Gulf neighbours.

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The damage has been significant and will take years to repair.

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Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked since early in the war on Iran.The war in the Middle East took a serious turn when Israel bombed Iran’s energy facilities, pushing Iran to step up attacks on its Gulf neighbours.The damage has been significant and will take years to repair. It also has long-term consequences, with Qatar already warning of a reduction in exports.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Who are the Gulf’s military allies, and how are they helping in Iran war?list 2 of 3Ukraine sends advisers to Gulf as it counterattacks Russian forces in southlist 3 of 3Could Iran war trigger the next global food shock?end of listThe escalation is dangerous, experts say, as energy exports from the Gulf region account for a fifth of global output.So, what are the risks of turning energy facilities into battlefields?Presenter: Imran KhanGuests:Mohsen Baharvand – Former Iranian ambassador to the United KingdomJim Walsh – Research associate in MIT’s security studies programmeJohn Sfakianakis – Chief economist at the Gulf-research-center" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="47187" data-entity-type="organization">Gulf Research Center

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