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,
Iran War Escalates: Tankers Ablaze in Iraq, Tehran Demands Reparations for Peace
Iran struck two foreign oil tankers in Iraq’s al-Faw port on March 12, killing one crew member and sparking fires/oil spills, as Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia intercepted fresh missile/drone barrages amid US-Israel assaults on Tehran. Tehran Outlines Three Ceasefire Demands President Masoud Pezeshkian stipulated: (1) recognition of Iran’s
Qatar Halts World’s Largest LNG Facility After Iranian Drone Strike Amid US-Israel-Iran Tensions
QatarEnergy, the state-owned energy giant, has suspended operations at its massive Ras Laffan LNG complex—the world’s largest—following drone strikes launched from Iran. This disruption, tied to escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, has spiked global gas prices by over 50% in key markets. Incident Details Two Iranian drones struck key facilities in Ras
