Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:35am on 19 Mar 2026,Thursday International
Iran struck major gas facilities in Qatar and the UAE, widening the war into key energy hubs. Missiles hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex, causing fires and damage, though no casualties were reported. The UAE said it halted operations at key sites after intercepting missiles. The attacks followed a warning by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who said “every drop of spilled blood comes at a price” after the killing of Ali Larijani. Gulf nations called it a “dangerous escalation”. Oil prices surged above $110 per barrel. More than 20 ships have also been hit near the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began. (PC: HT)
