politics
March 18, 2026
Middle East crisis live: Israel strike on Iranian gas field reportedly coordinated with US; Iran’s president warns of ‘uncontrollable consequences’ for further attacks
Israel’s strike against Iran’s South Pars gas field was coordinated with and approved by the Trump administration, the American news website Axios reported, citing two senior Israeli officials.
TL;DR
- Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field was allegedly coordinated with and approved by the Trump administration.
- Qatar expelled Iranian diplomats and reported missile attacks on its industrial city, Ras Laffan, causing fires and damage.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkain condemned the attacks, warning of uncontrollable consequences.
- US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged rising oil and gas prices due to the conflict.
- Saudi Arabia intercepted ballistic missiles and a drone targeting its energy facilities.
- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated that US strikes on Iran have been a strategic success.
- Sweden reported the execution of a Swedish citizen in Iran for spying.
- Iran's new supreme leader vowed retribution for the killing of security chief Ali Larijani.
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