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Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Meets With Trump as He Seeks Help Securing the Strait of Hormuz  U.S. News & World Report

Ship struck by 'unknown projectile' near Qatar's Ras Laffan A vessel was hit by an “unknown projectile” near Ras Laffan, Qatar, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, adding that all crew members were safe. The incident occurred about four nautical miles east of the industrial area, as the agency advised vessels in the region to exercise caution and report suspicious activity as tensions continue to affect regional shipping. The incident follows a similar strike reported earlier off the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Findings reflect overall satisfaction with society and life, says Bar-Ilan University researcher Anat Fanti, but concurrent rise in distress levels also show psychological cost of conflict The post Despite war, Israel ranks 8th in global happiness survey, same as last year appeared first on The Times of Israel.

By Andrew Mills and Timour Azhari DOHA/RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel "violently lashed out" and attacked Iran's major gas field, a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war, but ruled out further such attacks by Israel unless Iran retaliated. Wednesday's attack on the huge South Pars gas field drove oil prices higher and prompted a threat by Iran to attack oil and gas targets across the Gulf, while it fired missiles at Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

The widening war in Iran is exposing big gaps at the State Department, especially in the bureau that handles the Middle East

The Iran War’s Economic Threat to Europe and Asia  The New York Times

Trump says US had 'no idea' Israel would attack Pars gas field in Iran MEE staff on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 03:11 US president warns Iran of ‘massive’ response if Qatar energy sites hit again US President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, on 18 March 2026. Jim WATSON / AFP Off US President Donald Trump on Thursday America had 'no idea' of Israel's attack on facilities linked to Iran's oil industry in South Pars and Asaluyeh, warning of severe military consequences if Tehran launches more attacks on  Qatar's energy infrastructure, as tensions across the Gulf escalated following strikes on major liquefied natural gas facilities. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Israel, out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East, has violently lashed out at a major facility known as South Pars Gas Field in Iran. A relatively small section of the whole has been hit." "The United States knew nothing about this particular attack, and the country of Qatar was in no way, shape, or form, involved with it, nor did it have any idea that it was going to happen," Trump said, adding that Israel will "NO MORE" target Iran’s South Pars gas field unless Tehran “unwisely decides to attack a very innocent, in this case, Qatar”. In such a scenario, the United States, “with or without the help or consent of Israel, will massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Iran has never seen or witnessed before”, Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I do not want to authorize this level of violence and destruction because of the long term implications that it will have on the future of Iran, but if Qatar’s LNG is again attacked, I will not hesitate to do so,” he added. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The remarks came amid mounting regional alarm after Qatar reported fires and damage at its Ras Laffan Industrial City, one of the world’s largest hubs for liquefied natural gas production. Regional fallout Qatar’s foreign ministry condemned what it described as Iranian attacks on energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, saying the strikes have “crossed all red lines.” It called the targeting of such infrastructure a violation of international law and a threat to global energy security and navigation. Iran’s attacks on the Gulf were a reprisal against Israel's strike on Iran’s half of South Pars, the world’s largest gas field that the Islamic Republic shares with Qatar. Gulf states rushed to condemn the initial Israeli attack that prompted Iran’s retaliation, but responded with fury at Iran. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Qatar has urged de-escalation to restore regional stability, adding that civil defence teams were still responding to a fire in the Ras Laffan industrial area following the attack.  QatarEnergy said the latest strikes caused “sizeable fires” at several LNG facilities, compounding earlier damage from an attack earlier in the week. “These were ‘in addition to the previous attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City on Wednesday’ that ‘resulted in extensive damage to the Pearl GTL (Gas-to-Liquids) facility,’” the company said. There has been “extensive further damage” from the new attacks, with emergency response teams “deployed immediately” and no reported casualties, QatarEnergy added. Global impact  The Gulf Cooperation Council has issued a strong rebuke. Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the Iranian strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, calling it a “dangerous aggression” and a violation of international law. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He said the attack represented an unacceptable escalation that threatens regional security and global stability. Albudaiwi warned that targeting oil facilities and infrastructure risks disrupting energy markets and supplies. He urged the international community to act to halt further attacks and prevent what he called irresponsible conduct that could destabilise the region. Iran also launched ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia's capital as senior Muslim and Arab diplomats were meeting in Riyadh, in a sign that the US-Israeli war on Iran is spiralling into a no-holds-barred conflict. Saudi Arabia has signalled a tougher stance. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal said the kingdom’s patience with “Iranian aggression is not unlimited,” warning Riyadh reserves the right to respond. Speaking in Riyadh, he said trust in Iran has been “completely shattered” and accused Tehran of carrying out premeditated attacks on neighbouring countries. He said Iran’s justifications for targeting civilian sites were “unconvincing” and warned such actions would deepen its regional isolation. Faisal added that foreign ministers meeting in Riyadh agreed Iran must halt its attacks and stop supporting allied groups, stressing that threats to navigation and regional security require a collective response. The escalating tensions have already rippled through global markets. Asian stock indexes fell sharply in early trading Thursday as investors reacted to rising instability in a region central to global energy supplies. Oil prices surged above $110 per barrel, reflecting fears of prolonged disruption to production and shipping routes. Analysts warned that continued attacks on energy infrastructure could trigger broader economic consequences, including higher fuel costs and supply chain disruptions, while increasing the risk of a wider regional conflict. 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Why a weakened Iran is insisting on prolonging the war  CNN

Qatar's main gas facility has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes, causing new energy supply fears as the Middle East war grinds on. Here is a look at some of the key energy facilities that have been targeted in the US-Israel war with Iran. - Ras Laffan - Ras Laffan in Qatar is the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub. It has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian strikes since the war began, and has now suffered "extensive damage" after back-to-back waves of hits, state-run QatarEnergy said.

Democrats staged a walkout of an Epstein files briefing by US Attorney General Pam Bondi.

U.S. and Israel Raise the Stakes, Hoping to Push Iran to Breaking Point  Haaretz

Women killed, 13 injured when debris from a missile, or possibly a cluster bomblet, hit a beauty salon near Hebron.

Announcement marks second time this week that the Gulf state has arrested a cell affiliated with the Iran-backed Lebanese terror group The post Kuwait says 10 Hezbollah operatives nabbed for alleged plot to attack ‘vital installations’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Trump admin considering deploying troops to Iranian shores along Strait of Hormuz, Kharg Island: report  New York Post

The reported inquiry predates Joe Kent’s departure on Tuesday from his post as director of the national counter-terrorism center The resignation of Joe Kent, a senior counter-terrorism official who spoke out against the US war in Iran, took a dramatic turn on Wednesday with a report that he is under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over an alleged leak of classified information. The inquiry predates Kent’s departure on Tuesday from his post as director of the national counterterrorism center, where he had overseen the analysis of terrorist threats, according to Semafor and CBS News. The FBI declined to comment on the existence of any such investigation. Continue reading...

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US president says Israel will not launch another attack on the giant gasfield shared by Iran and Qatar, but promises to destroy it if Tehran retaliates Israel strikes Iran’s South Pars gasfield hours after forces kill intelligence minister Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon Cathay Pacific suspends flights to and from Dubai until end of April The Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific has suspended flights to and from Dubai over the war in the Middle East. The Pentagon “has asked the White House to approve a more than $200bn request to Congress to fund the war in Iran, according to a senior administration official”, the Washington Post reports. The oil price climbed towards $110 a barrel on Wednesday as the mounting threat to the Gulf’s oil and gas infrastructure fuelled concerns of more disruption to global supplies, amid the continuing blockade of the strait of Hormuz. QatarEnergy said “sizeable fires” caused extensive damage at its LNG facilities after Iranian missile attacks in the early hours of Thursday. An attack set a ship ablaze early on Thursday off the UAE coast, authorities said. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said “a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile, which has resulted in a fire onboard”. French president Emmanuel Macron called for an immediate moratorium on striking civilian infrastructure, and said civilian populations and their needs must be “protected from military escalation”. Three Palestinian women were killed in an Iranian missile attack in the occupied West Bank late on Wednesday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, in the first deadly Iranian strike there. A man was killed in central Israel in the latest round of Iranian missile fire, medics say. It brings the death roll in Israel from the war to 15. Republicans in the US Senate blocked a measure that aimed to reign in Donald Trump’s power to wage war against Iran without congressional authorisation, winning a 53-47 vote. Continue reading...

Morgan Stanley Says Sell Asian Stock Rally on Iran War Impact  Bloomberg.com

Trump Enters Dangerous Waters in the Strait of Hormuz  Haaretz