Tehran warns Gulf energy installations after oil industry facilities hit in southern Iran
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Published on March 18, 2026.
Iranian oil industry facilities in South Pars and Asaluyeh were attacked, prompting Tehran to warn that it would target energy installations across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. The news led to a surge in oil prices, with Brent crude futures rising by over 6%. Analysts have warned that any attack in the area could raise the possibility of retaliatory attacks on Gulf energy facilities. Qatar called it an Israeli attack without mentioning any U.S. involvement. The Iranian government also issued evacuation orders for Saudi Arabia's Samref Refinery and Jubail Petrochemical Complex, the UAE's Al Hosn Gas Field, Qatar's ​Mesaieed Petro Chemical Complex, and Ras Laffan Refinery.
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