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Israeli Airstrike Triggers Massive Fire at Iran's Gas Field
3/20/2026
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Story summary
- A large fire erupted near Iran's South Pars gas field after an Israeli airstrike on March 18, 2026.
- Eyewitness footage showed the fire's location in Bushehr Province, later verified by Reuters.
- Iran's Fars News Agency reported damage to gas tanks and refinery parts.
- Qatar stated Iranian missile attacks targeted its Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas field.
- UK natural gas prices rose about 25%, signaling potential global supply disruption.
