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What is the South Pars gas field in Iran threatened by Trump?
An Israeli airstrike on the world’s largest natural gas field in South Pars, Iran, has raised fears of escalatory attacks on energy infrastructure across the Middle East.
TL;DR
- An Israeli airstrike targeted Iran's South Pars natural gas field, the world's largest.
- This strike is the first on Iranian energy production infrastructure in the current conflict.
- The strike led to Iranian retaliatory attacks on energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.
- South Pars is critical to Iran's economy, powering 86% of its electricity generation.
- Former President Trump threatened to "massively blow up" the South Pars field if Iran attacks Qatar.
- Attacks on Qatar's LNG facilities could have significant global ramifications for energy supply and prices.
- Destroying South Pars would cripple Iran's infrastructure, leading to nationwide blackouts and a humanitarian crisis.