Israel Strikes South Pars Gas Field Amid Iran Escalation
Israel, with US support, bombed phases 3-6 of Iran’s South Pars gas field—the world’s largest—on March 18, 2026, halting operations, igniting fires at the Assaluyeh refinery, and spiking global energy prices. Strategic Importance South Pars/North Dome supplies 80% of Iran’s gas needs and 40% of LNG exports; shared with Qatar,
