US-Israel Strike Hits South Pars Gas Field; Iran Vows Retaliation
On Wednesday night in March 2026, Israel launched coordinated air strikes with the United States against critical infrastructure at Iran's Asaluyeh and Bushehr facilities within its shared South Pars gas field. The attack targeted onshore refineries as well as offshore storage tanks connected to Qatar across the Gulf of Oman.
Key Points
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1On March 19, an Israeli military strike targeted onshore refinery units and offshore storage tanks at South Pars' connected facilities in Asaluyeh.
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2The attack was reportedly coordinated with United States forces amid a widening regional crisis involving joint US-Israel operations.
Developments
Perspectives
Israel attacked Iranian production facilities at South Pars and targeted onshore refinery units in Asaluyah as well offshore connected to this field.
— (Rss.dw.com)The situation escalated sharply after Israel struck an Israeli strike Iran shares with Qatar across the Gulf, amid a widening regional crisis triggered by joint US-Israel military operations
— (Timesofindia.indiatimes.com)An energy war in Middle East heated up on Wednesday as it was carried out reportedly coordinated United States.
— (The War Zone)On Wednesday in coordination with United States authorities and reportedly approved by President Trump's administration, Israel struck natural gas processing facilities at Iran-Qatar shared South Pars field. The attacks targeted key infrastructure including Asaluyeh petrochemical complex to disrupt oil exports while emergency teams attempted to extinguish fires; the full extent of damage remains unconfirmed as Tehran issued evacuation warnings for affected sites.