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Trump news at a glance: president’s war on Iran is putting billions on the US till  The Guardian

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Oil tankers 'spoofing' their GPS data to get fuel out of Iran  ABC News

By Yomna Ehab and Jaidaa Taha March 18 (Reuters) - Qatar's state oil giant QatarEnergy said on Wednesday that Iranian missile attacks on Ras Laffan, the site of the country's core LNG processing operations, caused "extensive damage", while the UAE shut gas facilities after intercepting missiles early on Thursday. The attacks came hours after Iran issued evacuation warnings for several oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, as it prepared retaliation following strikes on its own energy infrastructure in South Pars and Asaluyeh.

Oil Prices Spike After Fresh Attacks In Iran War  localnewslive.com

Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further destructive attacks after a key gas field was hit, raising fears Thursday of a wider assault on fuel supplies that could jolt already rattled global markets. The warning came after Israel killed the Islamic republic's intelligence chief Esmail Khatib, the latest in a string of strikes that have decimated its leadership since the war began nearly three weeks ago. Tehran, following a strike on its South Pars field, said it would respond forcefully to any further attacks on its energy sector.

Qatar says Iran attacks crossed all red lines regionally Qatar’s foreign ministry condemned what it described as Iranian attacks on energy facilities in 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. The ministry urged de-escalation to restore regional stability and expressed solidarity with affected Gulf countries. It also said civil defence teams were responding to a fire in the Ras Laffan industrial area following an attack, adding that no injuries were reported.

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Iran Fires Cluster Munitions, Killing Civilians in Tel Aviv  조선일보

Putin mourns Larijani, calls him 'true friend' of Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message of condolences to Iran’s Supreme Leader following the killing of senior Iranian official Ali Larijani, according to state media. Putin said he had met Larijani repeatedly and expressed sympathy to Iran’s leadership and people. In his message, Putin described Larijani as a “true friend” of Russia who contributed significantly to strengthening ties between Moscow and Tehran. He said Larijani’s memory would endure as someone who helped advance the countries’ strategic partnership.

Why These Islands Are the Key to the Strait of Hormuz  The National Interest

Strait of Hormuz Explained: Why it could spike your next gas fill-up  KTVZ

Pentagon request could cause uproar in Congress, Washington Post reports; Tehran names energy facilities across Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar to target in retaliation Iran threatens Gulf energy facilities after Israeli attack on its largest gasfield Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon Iran is still exporting millions of barrels of oil, with about 90 ships, including oil tankers, having crossed the strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the war with Iran, according to maritime and trade data platforms reports. This is despite Iran saying it had closed the vital waterway to vessels from the US and its allies. Continue reading...

Republicans defeat resolution to halt US military strikes against Iran  The Hill

Sending a ship to Strait of Hormuz would test 'small, stretched' Australian navy  ABC News

GCC chief condemns Iranian strike on Qatar energy facility Gulf Cooperation Council 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. 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.

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Kuwait Grand Mosque suspends Eid prayers amid regional tensions Kuwait’s Grand Mosque said it will not hold Eid al-Fitr prayers this year due to what it described as the “current circumstances.” The decision comes as the country prepares to mark the end of Ramadan, with authorities confirming Friday as the first day of the holiday. Eid al-Fitr is typically marked by large congregational prayers and celebrations across the Muslim world. However, festivities are expected to be subdued in parts of the region amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

Iranian strikes on Gulf energy come after Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gasfield and navy assets in the north.

Senate rejects limits on Trump as Iran war intensifies  Politico