Israel Iran War · 19 March 2026

Trump stops Israel from hitting Iran's South Pars gas field

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Global energy provisions faced disruption and oil prices rose due to recent Middle East attacks that sparked wider conflict across the region. US President Donald Trump reported Israel struck Iran's large South Pars gas field on Wednesday, calling its actions an angry outburst. QatarEnergy then reported extensive damage at Ras Laffan Industrial City, which processes twenty percent of global gas.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 March 2026 at 4:40

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