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Israel and Iran attack gas facilities, in a major escalation that rattles markets

Mar 19, 2026Center

President Trump said that Israel acted alone when it struck the South Pars gas field in Iran. Trump threatened Iran to halt its attacks on Qatar's facilities, or face a "blow up" of their South Pars field.

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