Israel Iran War · 19 March 2026

Trump threatens to destroy South Pars if Iran hits Qatar again

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Ongoing strikes on Middle East energy facilities threaten global oil prices and regional stability. On Thursday, ballistic missiles from Iran repeatedly struck Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, its main energy hub, inflicting great damage. This follows a vessel being hit near Ras Laffan, and twelve Arab and Islamic states have called for Iran to cease all attacks.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 March 2026 at 4:43

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