Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:09am on 19 Mar 2026,Thursday International
Donald Trump warned Iran that the US could “massively blow up” the South Pars Gas Field if further attacks hit Qatar’s LNG infrastructure. The warning followed Iranian missile strikes damaging LNG facilities, with QatarEnergy confirming fires but no casualties. Qatar, a major global LNG supplier, had already halted production, raising fears of prolonged disruption. Trump said the US had no role in Israel’s earlier strike on South Pars and stressed Qatar’s non-involvement. He added Israel would avoid further attacks unless Iran escalates. Iran condemned the strike, warning of “uncontrollable consequences” amid escalating tensions threatening global energy markets. (PC: AP)
