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Israel strikes Iran’s South Pars gas field and nearby refineries, escalating conflict with Iran, which retaliates with missile attacks on Ras Laffan in Qatar, damaging the world’s largest LNG facility. Qatar expels Iranian officials in response. Donald Trump says the United States is not involved but warns of severe action if Iran targets regional energy infrastructure again.
Wednesday, 18 March, 2026