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U.S.-Israel Strikes Ignite Iran's Retaliation Across Gulf

3/21/2026

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On March 18, 2026, the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran escalated with strikes on energy infrastructure, including Iran's Asaluyeh complex.
Tehran retaliated against energy targets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
Iranian missiles damaged Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility.
The Houthis have threatened to join the conflict, potentially disrupting oil supplies and Gulf economies.

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Story summary

On March 18, 2026, the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran escalated with strikes on energy infrastructure, including Iran's Asaluyeh complex.
Tehran retaliated against energy targets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
Iranian missiles damaged Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility.
The Houthis have threatened to join the conflict, potentially disrupting oil supplies and Gulf economies.