In the latest hours, the escalation has reached a critical point after targeted attacks on strategic gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. Israel has bombed the South Pars gas field, considered the largest in the world and shared between Iran and Qatar.
This mega-field, with an approximate area of 10,000 square kilometers, is key to international energy supply, raising concerns about possible disruptions in natural gas production and export.
In response, Tehran has launched attacks on energy facilities of U.S. allies in the region. Targets include the main liquefied natural gas refinery in Qatar, as well as infrastructure in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. This energy conflict not only increases regional instability but also threatens to impact gas prices and global energy security.