US-Israel-Iran News Highlights: Iran warns of intensified strikes if energy sites targeted

After Iran struck world's largest LNG facility twice in 24 hours, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth earlier said Tehran's 11 submarines 'are gone' and that US military hit more than 90 targets on Iran’s Kharg Island.

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talked about the Iran conflict after 20 days of war. (File Photo)

During a Pentagon press briefing on March 19, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to “finish” the Iran war, saying that he spoke to the families of six US service members who died in Iraq last week and they asked him and President Donald Trump to ensure they “do not stop until the job is done”. Hegseth further added that Iran conflict is not ‘a forever war’ or a ‘quagmire’.

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned Thursday, March 19, 2026, that any repeat strike on Iranian energy infrastructure will trigger total destruction of Gulf oil and gas facilities. “If it is repeated again, further attacks on your energy infrastructure and that of your allies will not stop until it is completely destroyed,” the IRGC said.

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Every Gulf energy asset, Saudi Aramco, UAE terminals, Qatar’s remaining LNG trains, is now effectively on Tehran’s target list.

Ras Laffan hit twice: Iran struck Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on the night of March 18, firing five missiles, four of which were intercepted, and one struck the complex. A second wave hit early March 19, causing extensive damage to LNG processing trains and the Pearl GTL plant. QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on all contracted deliveries. Fires have been now contained, while there were no reports of casualties. Meanwhile, Qatar has expelled Iran’s military attachés.

 
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS — ENERGY SECURITY
Attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan: What It Means for the World
Iran's missile strike on the world's largest LNG facility has sent global energy markets into crisis. Here is everything you need to know.
THE ATTACK
Iran strikes the heart of Qatar's energy complex
On the night of March 18, 2026, Iran fired five ballistic missiles at the Ras Laffan Industrial City in northern Qatar — home to the world's largest liquefied natural gas export facility. Four missiles were intercepted by Qatari and US air defences. One struck the complex, triggering extensive fires. A second wave of strikes followed in the early hours of March 19, causing further structural damage to the LNG processing trains and the adjacent Pearl GTL plant. QatarEnergy declared a state of emergency and invoked force majeure on contracted deliveries.
5
Ballistic missiles fired by Iran
1
Missile struck the facility
4
Intercepted by air defences
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
 
MAR 2, 2026
An earlier Iranian drone strike damaged infrastructure at Ras Laffan. QatarEnergy halted LNG production and declared force majeure on deliveries.
 
MAR 18, 2026 — NIGHT
Iran fires five ballistic missiles at Ras Laffan. Four intercepted; one impacts the facility. Major fires reported in the LNG processing zone.
 
MAR 19, 2026 — EARLY HOURS
Second wave of strikes. QatarEnergy confirms "sizeable fires and extensive further damage" to LNG trains and Pearl GTL facility. Qatar expels Iran's military and security attachés.
 
MAR 19, 2026 — ONGOING
Situation developing. International condemnations issued. Global gas and oil prices surge. Diplomatic contacts under way.
TRUMP'S STATEMENT
US President issues stark warning to Iran
On Truth Social, Donald Trump stated that Israel — not the US or Qatar — had struck Iran's South Pars gas field in retaliation. He warned Iran directly against any further attacks on Qatar, threatening to "massively blow up the entirety of South Pars" if Qatar is struck again. He called on Iran to reach a nuclear deal and urged it to "stop the insanity." Trump also stated the US had no involvement in the attack on Ras Laffan and was focused on protecting Qatar. (Source: Reuters, ABC News, CNN)
LOCATION
Where is Ras Laffan?
Ras Laffan Industrial City sits on the northeast coast of Qatar, approximately 80 km north of the capital Doha, on the shores of the Arabian Gulf. It was purpose-built as an industrial port city to serve Qatar's vast offshore North Field — the world's largest single natural gas reservoir, which Qatar shares with Iran (where it is called South Pars).
HISTORY
Built from scratch to power the world
Ras Laffan was established in 1996 by QatarEnergy (then Qatar Petroleum) to industrialise the country's enormous gas reserves. Within three decades it grew into one of the largest industrial cities on earth — covering 295 sq km — and became the nerve centre of Qatar's transformation from a small Gulf state into the world's dominant LNG exporter. It hosts QatarEnergy's LNG liquefaction plants, the Pearl GTL facility (the world's largest gas-to-liquids plant), refineries, petrochemical complexes, and a major export port.
KEY NUMBERS
295
sq km — size of the industrial city
~20%
of global LNG supply originates here
77 MT
LNG export capacity per year (pre-attack)
80 km
north of Doha — distance from capital
WHAT IT PROCESSES
More than just LNG
Ras Laffan is not solely an LNG plant. It processes natural gas into LNG for export, operates the Pearl GTL plant which converts gas into diesel, naphtha, jet fuel, and lubricants, produces petrochemicals, and exports condensate. Qatar supplies LNG under long-term contracts to Japan, South Korea, China, India, Pakistan, and multiple European nations. Any disruption to its output creates immediate shortfall across Asia and Europe simultaneously.
THE DANGER
Why damage to Ras Laffan is a global emergency
LNG liquefaction trains are complex, precision infrastructure. Once damaged, they cannot simply be restarted — repairs take months to years. Qatar's LNG was already halted since March 2 after the drone strike. The second ballistic missile attack deepens the damage to both the LNG trains and the Pearl GTL plant, making a rapid return to full production unlikely.
GLOBAL FALLOUT
E
European energy shock
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices surged approximately 50% following the March 2 halt. European nations which had switched from Russian pipeline gas to Qatari LNG now face acute winter supply risk.
A
Asia's LNG deficit widens
Asian LNG spot prices rose approximately 39% after the initial halt. Japan, South Korea, and China are the world's largest LNG importers and have long-term Qatari supply contracts. Spot alternatives are scarce and significantly more expensive.
S
Strait of Hormuz risk
Any escalation that draws the Strait of Hormuz into the conflict would choke off approximately 20% of global oil trade and nearly all Gulf LNG shipments, amplifying the crisis far beyond Qatar's own exports.
P
Pearl GTL shutdown impact
The Pearl GTL plant produces diesel, jet fuel, and lubricants from gas. Its disruption adds a secondary pressure on refined product markets, compounding the crude oil price surge already under way.
I
India's exposure
India imports LNG from Qatar under long-term agreements and also receives significant crude oil from Gulf suppliers. Rising Brent prices directly feed into India's import bill, putting downstream pressure on petrol, diesel, LPG, and CNG prices.
INTERNATIONAL REACTIONS
Global condemnation — and calls for restraint
The attack drew swift international responses. The GCC called it a "blatant violation of international law and state sovereignty." The EU called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open for navigation. Saudi Arabia confirmed it had intercepted four ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh, attributed to the same exchange. Tap each name below to read their statement.
TAP TO EXPAND STATEMENTS
Donald Trump
US President — via Truth Social, Mar 19, 2026
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"If Qatar is hit again, we will have no choice but to massively blow up the entirety of South Pars... Iran, make a deal, STOP THE INSANITY!" Trump also clarified that the US and Qatar were not involved in the strike on South Pars, attributing it to Israel. He warned Iran that the US would act decisively to protect Qatar. (Source: Reuters, CNN, ABC News)
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Regional bloc — Statement, Mar 19, 2026
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The GCC condemned the attack as a "blatant violation of international law and state sovereignty." It called on Iran to immediately cease hostilities, respect the territorial integrity of Gulf states, and engage in dialogue. It also reaffirmed that the security of Ras Laffan was a matter of regional concern. (Source: Al Jazeera, Reuters)
Kaja Kallas — European Union
EU Foreign Policy Chief — Mar 19, 2026
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas spoke directly with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open for safe passage of commercial vessels. She urged Iran to de-escalate and warned that further disruptions to energy shipping lanes would have severe consequences for European energy security. (Source: Reuters, BBC)
Saudi Arabia
Kingdom statement — Mar 19, 2026
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Saudi Arabia confirmed its air defence forces had intercepted four ballistic missiles fired toward Riyadh during the same exchange. Riyadh condemned Iran's actions as a "dangerous escalation threatening regional security" and called on the international community to hold Iran accountable. (Source: Reuters, Al Jazeera, CNN)
United Arab Emirates
MoFA statement — Mar 19, 2026
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The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Iran's "dangerous escalation" and its targeting of civilian energy infrastructure. It called the attack a violation of international humanitarian law and warned that destabilising critical energy facilities had consequences far beyond the immediate region. (Source: Reuters, Al Jazeera)
Global Crude Oil Prices
As of Mar 19, 2026 — Source: oilprice.com, Goodreturns
Brent Crude
$111.93
per barrel (USD)
▲ Surging
WTI Crude
$96.40
per barrel (USD)
▲ Surging
India Fuel Prices — Mar 19, 2026
City Price (per litre) Change
Delhi Rs 94.77 — No change
Mumbai Rs 103.44 — No change
Chennai Rs 100.85 — No change
Bengaluru Rs 102.86 — No change
Hyderabad Rs 107.46 — No change
Kolkata Rs 104.95 — No change
City Price (per litre) Change
Delhi Rs 87.67 — No change
Mumbai Rs 89.97 — No change
Chennai Rs 92.44 — No change
Bengaluru Rs 88.89 — No change
Hyderabad Rs 95.65 — No change
Kolkata Rs 91.76 — No change
City Price (per kg) Change
Delhi / NCR Rs 77.09 — No change
Mumbai Rs 77.00 — No change
Chennai Rs 88.50 — Approx.
Bengaluru Rs 89.00 — Approx.
Hyderabad Rs 90.00 — Approx.
Kolkata Rs 88.50 — Approx.
City Price (14.2 kg cylinder) Change
Delhi Rs 913.00 — No change
Mumbai Rs 912.50 — No change
Chennai Rs 928.50 — No change
Bengaluru Rs 915.50 — No change
Hyderabad Rs 916.50 — No change
Kolkata Rs 939.00 — No change
CONTEXT
India's domestic prices: stable for now, watch Brent
India's petrol, diesel, LPG, and CNG retail prices are currently unchanged as state-run oil marketing companies have not revised prices. However, with Brent crude trading above $111/barrel — a level not seen in years — sustained high crude prices or further escalation in the Gulf could force a revision in domestic fuel pricing. India imports over 85% of its crude oil needs and is highly sensitive to Gulf supply disruptions.
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Crude oil prices: oilprice.com, Goodreturns (Mar 19, 2026) · India fuel prices: Goodreturns (Mar 19, 2026) · CNG prices for Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata are approximate — verify with city gas distribution companies before publication · Editorial sources: Al Jazeera, Reuters, BBC, CNN, ABC News, CBS News
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Trump’s ultimatum: The US had no knowledge of Israel’s South Pars strike, President Donald Trump said. Iran retaliated by hitting Qatar, which Trump called unfair. He warned Tehran that the US will “massively blow up the entirety of South Pars” with or without Israel if Qatar is struck again. South Pars holds the world’s largest natural gas reserves and is the backbone of Iran’s economy.

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Live Updates
Mar 20, 2026 11:38 AM IST
US Israel Iran War News Live Updates: US allies express 'readiness to contribute' to securing Strait of Hormuz

Leaders from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and Canada have issued a joint statement urging Iran to immediately stop its threats, mine-laying, drone and missile attacks, and attempts to block the Strait of Hormuz.

They express readiness to contribute to efforts ensuring safe passage through the strait, citing freedom of navigation as a fundamental principle of international law.

The statement condemns Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels and civilian infrastructure, calling for a moratorium on such attacks, and notes that Iran’s actions threaten international peace and security.

Read all the latest developments here.

Mar 20, 2026 10:24 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia reports four more drones destroyed

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence said four more drones have been intercepted and destroyed in the country’s east, as the country continues to defend against a stream of unmanned aerial vehicles that have targeted the country over the past several hours.

Mar 20, 2026 10:06 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Ras Laffan damage has ‘massive’ implications for LNG prices: Expert

Anne-Sophie Corbeau at the Centre on Global Energy Policy in Paris told Al Jazeera that Ras Laffan – the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Qatar – is likely facing a long repair timeline after it was attacked by Iran this week.

“We don’t yet know the impact of the damage,” Corbeau said, adding that “based on previous incidents at other LNG facilities, it will likely take months to repair”.

“The last major incident at an LNG facility was Freeport LNG [in Texas] in 2022: the facility was down for eight months. Before that, Snohvit in Norway was down for 1.5 years after a fire in September 2020,” she said.

“In a worst-case scenario, Ras Laffan may not restart until 2026, which means that LNG supply in 2026 would be roughly equivalent to where we were in 2021,” she said.

“This could be a five-year setback; the implications for the world and for gas prices are massive,” she said.

Mar 20, 2026 09:15 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: More drones intercepted, destroyed in Saudi Arabia’s eastern region

The Saudi Defence Ministry has announced the successful downing of nine more drones over the country’s Eastern Province, the latest in a night of interceptions involving more than two dozen drones.

Mar 20, 2026 08:51 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Kuwait confronts second round of missile, drone attacks

The Kuwaiti Army said “hostile missile and drone attacks” are being confronted and members of the public have been asked to follow official safety instructions.

The sounds of explosions being heard are the result of Kuwait’s air defence systems “intercepting the hostile attack”, the military said.

Just over an hour ago, Kuwait’s military reported confronting an earlier missile and drone attack.

Mar 20, 2026 08:36 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia says drone downed over northern al-Jawf province

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence has announced that it intercepted and destroyed another drone over al-Jawf province, in the north of the country, amid a continuing stream of drone attacks over several hours.

Mar 20, 2026 08:34 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Bahrain reports warehouse fire after Iranian attack

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior said the fire at a company warehouse broke out due to falling shrapnel resulting from “Iranian aggression”.

Civil Defence workers have the fire under control “without any injuries”, the ministry said.

The Interior Ministry did not say whether the attack involved Iranian drones or missiles.

Mar 20, 2026 07:57 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: China restricts fertiliser exports, further tightening global supply amid Iran war

China ⁠is curtailing fertiliser exports ⁠to protect its domestic market, industry sources have told the Reuters news agency, placing additional strain on global markets already grappling with shortages caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.

In mid-March, Beijing banned exports of nitrogen-potassium fertiliser blends and certain phosphate varieties, sources told Reuters.

According to the news agency, along with existing bans and export quotas for urea, only a handful of fertilisers – notably ammonium sulphate – can be exported from China, which would mean between half and three quarters of what China exported last year is now restricted, potentially up to 40 million metric tonnes, according to a Reuters estimate.

Mar 20, 2026 07:50 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia deals with stream of incoming drones

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence has reported intercepting and destroying three drones in the east of the country over the past hour.

The spokesperson for the ministry said earlier that 10 drones were also destroyed on different occasions over the past several hours.

All were intercepted in the eastern region of the country.

Mar 20, 2026 07:23 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel says ‘massive’ wave of strikes targeting Tehran

Israel has launched a “massive wave” of attacks on the Iranian capital, the Israeli military has announced.

In a post on its Farsi-language social media account, the Israeli military said the attacks are targeting “terrorist infrastructure” in Tehran but provided no details or evidence to support its claims.

Israel’s Air Force said hours earlier that its aircraft had carried out dozens of attacks on Iran in the past day, striking more than 130 “infrastructure” targets in western and central Iran.

“The Air Forces continues to attack relentlessly,” it said.

Mar 20, 2026 07:02 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iraqi armed group claims responsibility for strikes on US facilities

The Iraqi armed group Saraya Awliya al-Dam has stated in a post on its Telegram channel that it carried out three attacks against US bases across the country over the past 24 hours.

Mar 20, 2026 06:42 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US F-35 aircraft makes emergency landing after a combat mission over Iran

An F-35 fighter jet from the United States has made an emergency landing at an airbase in the Middle East after carrying out a combat mission over Iran, according to US military officials.

The aircraft landed safely on Thursday, and the pilot is in stable condition, said Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM).

Mar 20, 2026 06:37 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease Iran war impact

European Union leaders called on Thursday for temporary measures to mitigate the impact of a surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, with electricity tax cuts, lower grid fees and state support put forward as possible short-term fixes.

Europe's heavy reliance on energy imports has left it exposed to spiralling prices since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed and Tehran started striking energy infrastructure in the Middle East.

Mar 20, 2026 06:24 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel says it will hold off striking key Iranian natural gas field as war rattles energy markets

Israel pledged to refrain from more strikes on a key Iranian gas field after Iran intensified attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf, raising the stakes in a war that has sent shock waves through energy markets and the global economy.

Global fuel supplies were already under pressure because of Iran's stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil is transported.

Mar 20, 2026 05:41 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump after the president this week seemed to complain that Japan was among the nations that did not quickly join his call to help protect the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 20, 2026 05:36 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US F-35 damaged by suspected Iranian fire makes emergency landing, sources say

A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at US air base in the Middle East after it was struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for US Central Command, said the fifth-generation stealth jet was “flying a combat mission over Iran” when it was forced to make an emergency landing. Hawkins said the aircraft landed safely and the incident is under investigation.

Mar 20, 2026 05:01 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Western leaders condemn Iranian attacks on commercial vessels

Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan on Thursday condemned recent Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and civilian infrastructure in the Gulf.

The joint statement warned that Tehran’s drone, missile, and mine‑laying operations threaten freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and called for immediate measures to ensure safe passage and stability in global energy markets.

Mar 20, 2026 04:53 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran fires at Israel after Netanyahu boasts of war gains

Iran launched multiple rounds of missiles towards Israel late on Thursday after Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Tehran’s capabilities had been “decimated” by the war, with the Iranian barrage triggering loud blasts over Jerusalem.

Israel’s military said it identified three rounds of missile fire in the hour and a half preceding midnight local time.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the Magen David Adom emergency services.

Mar 20, 2026 04:48 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: UANI spots 25 Iranian oil tankers in Persian Gulf

United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) on Thursday published information showing at least 25 tankers carrying Iranian oil west of the Strait of Hormuz, “generating an estimated $1 billion + in illicit revenue since the war began,” the report said.

Mar 20, 2026 04:46 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Israel acted alone' in striking Iranian gasfield, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "Israel acted alone against the gas compound. President Trump asked us to hold off on future attacks, and we're holding out," when questioned about the strike on Iran's South Pars gasfield.

This comes after US President Donald Trump claimed he "knew nothing" about the attack and told Netanyahu to stop targeting Iran's energy facilities. However, Israeli officials have reportedly said the strike was coordinated with the US, contradicting Trump's statement.

Mar 20, 2026 04:32 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Urgent alerts followed by booms in the skies above Jerusalem

Families celebrating Eid in East Jerusalem were interrupted by sirens and booms in the skies above, with urgent alerts on mobile phones and dull thuds heard in the city.

Despite being habituated to such incidents, the speed of sirens and alerts surprised residents. Iranian state television confirmed four salvos of missiles were fired, following Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that Tehran's ballistic missile manufacturing ability had been largely destroyed in the first 20 days of the war.

Mar 20, 2026 04:15 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: ' Trump, Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questions about whether they're in sync on war

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's diverging language on Israel's decision to attack a critical Iranian gas field marks the most notable difference of opinion between the two leaders since the start of the 20-day war against Iran.

The attack by Israel on the South Pars gas field prompted Iran to retaliate against energy infrastructure in other Middle East countries. The Iranian strikes led to already elevated global energy prices further surging and spurred Gulf allies to call for Trump to rein in Netanyahu.

Mar 20, 2026 12:34 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Iran is being decimated, still more work to do,' says Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli ‌Prime Minister Benjamin ​Netanyahu ‌during a ‌press ​conference ​on ​Thursday said that "Iran is being decimated, still more work to do."

Mar 20, 2026 12:26 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Iran has no capacity to enrich Uranium after 20 days of war,' says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a news conference on Friday, said that after 20 days of war, "Iran has no capacity to enrich Uranium or make ballistic missiles."

Mar 20, 2026 12:25 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: All senior Iranian officials 'eliminated,' says Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a news conference on Friday, said that all Iranian officials have been "eliminated" in US-Israel strikes on the Islamic nation.

Mar 20, 2026 12:13 AM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 airspaces, ensure robust contingency plans amid West Asia conflict

Amid escalating conflict in West Asia, aviation watchdog DGCA on Thursday asked airlines to avoid nine airspaces in the region and ensure robust contingency plans as part of safety risk assessments.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked airlines to avoid the airspaces of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to an advisory. (PTI)

Mar 19, 2026 11:48 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: PM Modi condemns 'attacks on energy infrastructure' in call with Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday informed that he held a conversation with Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and conveyed Eid greetings to him and the people of Qatar.

PM Modi further strongly condemned the attacks on the region’s energy infrastructure and said India "stands in solidarity with Qatar."

Mar 19, 2026 11:34 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump says 'Japan is stepping up to the plate' unlike NATO in Iran war

US President Donald Trump, during a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday, said that he is happy to see the backing by Tokyo on Washington's military action in Iran.

"We’ve had tremendous support and relationship with Japan on everything. And I believe that, based on statements that were given to us yesterday, the day before yesterday, having to do with Japan, they are really stepping up to the plate, yes. Unlike NATO," Trump told reporters at the White House.

Mar 19, 2026 11:13 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US F-35 fighter jet forced to make emergency landing in Middle East amid Tehran war

A US F-35 fighter jet was reportedly forced to make an emergency landing in the Middle East at a US base after allegedly flying for a mission over Iran, BBC reported quoting US Central Command spokesperson.

Meanwhile, Iran's state news agency IRIB reported Tehran has allegedly targeted the US fighter jet and it was "seriously damaged."

Mar 19, 2026 11:06 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump calls $200 billion Pentagon funding request a 'small price to pay'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he may seek $200 billion in additional funding for Pentagon, which he called a "small price to pay" amid the ongoing US and Israel's military operation against Iran.

"We want to be in the best shape, the best shape we’ve ever been in. It’s a small price to pay to make sure that we stay tippy top," Trump told reporters from the Oval Office.

Mar 19, 2026 10:46 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM

President Donald Trump drew a parallel between US strikes on Iran and Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor decades ago, as he defended the war against Tehran at a meeting ⁠with ​Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Washington.

"We wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me ​about ​Pearl Harbor?" Trump said when ⁠a journalist asked why he had not told allies about his ‌war plans. "You believe in surprise, I think much more so than us."

Mar 19, 2026 09:49 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump says he's not deploying US troops 'anywhere'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday cleared the air whether his administration was planning to deploy troops to Iran.

In the press briefing, the Republican leader said, "No, I’m not putting troops anywhere. If I were, I certainly wouldn’t tell you, but I’m not putting troops."

Mar 19, 2026 09:45 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'We are defending Strait of Hormuz for everyone else,' President Trump says

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that America is "defending the Strait of Hormuz for everyone else."

Mar 19, 2026 09:41 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'There's a lot of military defections in Iran,' Trump says

US President Donald Trump, during a press briefing at the Oval Office on Thursday, said that "There's a lot of military defections in Iran."

Mar 19, 2026 09:37 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Told Netanyahu to not attack gas field,' says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he has conveyed it to Israeli Prime Minister to not attack gas fields after Tel Aviv struck South Pars natural gas field yesterday.

Mar 19, 2026 09:35 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israeli minister says electricity grid in north was damaged as media show fire near Haifa refinery

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said after the latest Iranian missile barrage that the electricity grid in northern Israel sustained some damage.

He said crews had restored electricity to some areas and were working to restore it to those still without power.

- AP

Mar 19, 2026 09:02 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Damage reported in Haifa refineries following Iranian attack, Israeli media says

Damage has been reported in Haifa following Iranian attack, Israeli media reported on Thursday.

Mar 19, 2026 08:13 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Strike on Qatar's Ras Laffan a 'fraction' of Tehran's power, says foreign minister Araghchi

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said the attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan energy complex only employed a "FRACTION of our power".

In a post on X, Araghchi added, "Our response to Israel's attack on our infrastructure employed FRACTION of our power. The ONLY reason for restraint was respect for requested de-escalation. ZERO restraint if our infrastructures are struck again."

Mar 19, 2026 07:28 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: PM Modi condemns 'attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia' in talks with Jordan King Abdullah II

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a phone call with Jordan King Abdullah II on Thursday, condemned the attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia and added that such situation in West Asia could lead to avoidable escalation.

In a post on X, "We expressed concern at the evolving situation in West Asia and highlighted the need for dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in the region. Attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia are condemnable and can lead to avoidable escalation.

Mar 19, 2026 07:20 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field was coordinated with US, report claims

The Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars, which is the world's largest natural gas field, was coordinated with the United States but it will likely not be repeated again, Reuters reported quoting three Israeli officials.

Mar 19, 2026 06:48 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, report claims

The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a senior administration official says. The department sent the request to the White House, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private information.

It’s an extraordinarily high number and comes on top of extra funding the Defense Department already received last year in President Donald Trump’s big tax cuts bill.

- AP

Mar 19, 2026 06:46 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Journalist narrowly escapes Israeli bombing in Lebanon, video goes viral

A journalist and his cameraperson associated with RT narrowly escaped Israeli military's bombing in the southern Lebanon region as the crew were injured in the incident and the video went viral on social media.

According to the news outlet, "RT correspondent Steve Sweeney and his cameraman, Ali Rida, were injured in an Israeli strike while filming in southern Lebanon."

Mar 19, 2026 06:35 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US Embassy in Riyadh urges American citizens to leave Saudi Arabia

The United States Embassy in Riyadh on Thursday urged American citizens to depart Saudi Arabia via commercial flights if they can do it safely.

In a post on X, the US embassy wrote, "Saudi airspace remains open with frequent air traffic restrictions to address continued missile and drone threats. Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports remain open and operational, but travelers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airline due to possible delays and cancellations."

Mar 19, 2026 06:06 PM IST
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Defence Secretary Hegseth lists countries which have been most cooperative with US

When asked by reporters which countries have been most cooperative with the United States in its war against Iran, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a list of some countries among others.

  • Israel
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • Bahrain
  • Kuwait
  • Saudi Arabia
    • Mar 19, 2026 06:01 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Hegseth says Iran conflict is not ‘a forever war’ or a ‘quagmire’

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday clarified that the Iran war is not like Iraq and Afghanistan, “foolish politicians” such as presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden squandered American credibility.

    "This is not those wars. President Trump knows better. Epic Fury is different. It’s laser focused. It’s decisive," Hegseth added.

    Mar 19, 2026 05:55 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Hegseth says US-Israeli strikes have 'struck over 7,000 targets'

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a press briefing at the Pentagon on Thursday, said the US-Israeli strikes on Iran have struck more than 7,000 targets.

    "To date, we’ve struck over 7000 targets across Iran and its military infrastructure. That is not incremental. That is overwhelming force applied with precision."

    Mar 19, 2026 05:48 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Today will be largest strike package on Iran, says Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a press briefing on Thursday, said that "Today will be largest strike package on Iran."

    Mar 19, 2026 05:47 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran's 11 submarines 'are gone,' announced Defence Secretary Hegseth

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a press briefing on Thursday at the Pentagon, said that Iran's 11 submarines "are gone."

    Mar 19, 2026 05:45 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Families of killed US soldiers want us to get the job done,' says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a press briefing on Thursday said, that the family of fallen US soldiers have asked him and President Donald Trump to ensure they "do not stop until the job is done".

    "Of course, we will finish this. We will honour their sacrifice," Hegseth added.

    Mar 19, 2026 05:32 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: India reacts to attacks on energy installations in West Asia, says 'It'll only serve to further destabilise the scenario'

    The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said the attacks on energy installations in West Asia "will only serve to further destabilise an already uncertain energy scenario globally."

    Mar 19, 2026 05:29 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Such attacks are unacceptable and need to cease: India on attacks on energy installations

    The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that attacks on energy installations in the Middle East "are unacceptable and need to cease."

    Mar 19, 2026 05:25 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to brief on Tehran war

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is poised to hold a press briefing on Thursday, along with Gen Dan Caine, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff to provide an update on the war in the Middle East.

    Mar 19, 2026 05:21 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: PM Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Malaysian PM; discusses West Asia situation

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, and discussed with them the West Asia situation, favouring de-escalation of the conflict in the region and subsequent restoration of peace and stability.

    "Had a productive conversation with my brother Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and conveyed advance Eid greetings to the people of Oman. We agreed on the need to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation and subsequent restoration of peace and stability," PM Modi wrote in a post on X.

    Mar 19, 2026 05:07 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: PM Modi says there's an 'urgent need for de-escalation' in West Asia in talks with French President Macron

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, said there's an 'urgent need for de-escalation' in West Asia and everyone must return to dialogue and diplomacy.

    In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Spoke with my dear friend, President Emmanuel Macron, on the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation, as well as a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We look forward to continuing our close coordination to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond."

    Mar 19, 2026 05:01 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: It has been testing time, not just for us, but entire global community, says MEA on West Asia situation

    As the conflict in West Asia widened with global ramifications, India on Thursday said the situation has been a "testing time", not just for the country, but the entire global community.

    At an inter-ministerial briefing here on the West Asia situation, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said, "We continue to remain in touch with concerned countries to ensure our energy security needs are met." The raging conflict in the region entered its 20th day on Thursday. (PTI)

    Mar 19, 2026 04:32 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates | Iran considers charging toll fees for ships passing through Strait of Hormuz: Reports

    Iran is considering a proposal to levy transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker said on Thursday, a potential bid to monetise Tehran's newfound grip over the critical ⁠waterway through ​which a fifth of global oil and liquefied gas passes.

    Since the start of the US-Israeli war ​on Iran, ​Tehran has disrupted maritime ⁠transit through the strait for vessels it says are linked to ‌its war adversaries and their allies.

    According to the Iranian Students' News Agency, the lawmaker said parliament was considering a bill under which countries using the strait for ⁠shipping, energy ⁠transit and food supplies would be required to pay tolls ⁠and ‌taxes to Iran. (Reuters)

    Mar 19, 2026 03:39 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran hits Gulf energy sites after Israel strikes gas field, fuel prices surge

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran launched major attacks on energy infrastructure across Gulf countries, hitting facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE in retaliation for Israel’s strike on its South Pars gas field.

    Key oil refineries and LNG plants were damaged, triggering fires and raising concerns over global energy supplies.

    The escalation has disrupted shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, with vessels attacked and routes threatened. Oil prices surged sharply, reflecting fears of a wider energy crisis. Gulf nations condemned Iran’s actions, while tensions continue to rise with ongoing missile exchanges between Iran and Israel.

    The conflict has also worsened the humanitarian situation, with rising casualties and mass displacement across the region. (AP)

    Mar 19, 2026 02:36 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Red Sea refinery hit by drone, says Saudi

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia said a drone hit the country’s SAMREF refinery in the port city of Yanbu on the Red Sea, adding that a damage assessment is underway.

    Mar 19, 2026 01:56 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: IDF destroys Iran's military helicopter at ‘Sanandaj’ Airport in Hamadan

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed Iranian military helicopter, Mi-17, in a strike at Sanandaj Airport in Iran's Hamedan, the Israel Defense Forces said.

    Mar 19, 2026 01:51 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iranian drone hits Kuwait oil refinery, blaze reported at unit

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: A drone strike on a refinery owned by Kuwait’s national oil company caused a fire at one unit, according to state media reports.

    “Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced that one of the operational units of the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery… was the target of a drone attack, triggering a limited fire,” the Kuwait News Agency said. No one was injured in the incident, it added.

    Mar 19, 2026 01:23 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: China condemns Larijani's killing by Israel, calls it 'unacceptable'

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: China condemned Israel's killing of Ali Larijani, Iran's national security chief, and called it “unacceptable.”

    “We have always opposed the use of force in international relations. The acts of killing Iranian state leaders and attacking civilian targets are even more unacceptable,” China’s foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian tells a press conference, when asked about Larijani’s death.

    Mar 19, 2026 01:10 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Arab nations condemn Iran attacks, urge halt to missile strikes

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Arab and Islamic nations in Riyadh condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks, urging an immediate halt and respect for international law to ease tensions.

    Mar 19, 2026 12:55 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi Aramco-Exxon refinery in Yanbu targeted in missile attack by Iran

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi Aramco’s SAMREF refinery in the Red sea port of Yanbu was targeted in a missile attack by Iran, news agency Reuters cited an industry source as saying.

    Mar 19, 2026 12:50 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Over 20 Hezbollah operatives killed in southern Lebanon, says IDF

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that over 20 Hezbollah operatives killed amid ground operations in southern Lebanon.

    Mar 19, 2026 12:14 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: UK Maritime Organisation says vessel hit by unknown projectile 4NM east of Ras Laffan, Qatar

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: A vessel was hit by an unknown projectile 4NM east of Ras Laffan, Qatar, said the UK Maritime Trade Operations centre.

    Mar 19, 2026 11:37 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Fire under control at major gas facility Ras Laffan, says Qatar

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Qatari civil defense teams said that the fire has been contained at a major gas facility following a missile attack by Iran, said the interior ministry.

    “Civil Defence has fully brought all fires under control in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area without any reported injuries. Cooling and sites-securing operations are still ongoing,” it said.

    Mar 19, 2026 11:13 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel detects sixth missile barrage from Iran since midnight

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: The Israel Defense Forces detected a sixth missile barrage from Iran since midnight.

    Mar 19, 2026 10:59 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: What Trump’s distancing from Israel’s oil field strike says about Iran war

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed Israel for the attack on Iran’s key offshore natural gas field of South Pars and claimed that the United States “knew nothing about this particular attack”. Israel’s strike on Iran’s key offshore South Pars natural gas field — the largest attack on Iranian energy production facilities since the war began on February 28 — prompted swift retaliation. Iran fired a wave of ballistic missiles at the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar late on Wednesday night. Minutes before Trump’s speech, Iranian state television announced on Thursday morning that a second wave of missiles had struck Ras Laffan.

    Read full story here

    Mar 19, 2026 10:47 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia has “reserved the right to take military actions” against Iran, FM says

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia said it “reserves right to take military action against Iran” as Tehran ramps up its offensive against the Kingdom.

    “Iran’s message today was quite clear… The targeting of Riyadh, while a number of diplomats are meeting, I cannot see as coincidental,” the Foreign Minister said.

    “It doesn’t believe in talking to its neighbours. It tries to pressure its neighbours. And what I can say, categorically, that’s not going to work.”

    “We have reserved the right to take military actions, if deemed necessary, and if the time comes, the leadership of the Kingdom will take the necessary decision. We will not shy away from protecting our country and our economic resources,” he said, adding, Saudi Arabia "is not going to succumb to pressure.”

    Mar 19, 2026 10:38 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran hangs three individuals over allegedly killing police officers

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran, on Thursday (Mar 19), executed three people over allegedly killing police officers and carrying out operational actions "in favor of US" during unrest in January.

    “Three individuals convicted in the Dey (January) unrest, on charges of murder and operational actions in favor of the Zionist regime and the United States, were hanged this morning,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website said.

    Mar 19, 2026 10:11 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran fires fresh missile salvo targeting northern Israel, third in the past hour

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Israel Defense Forces said that Iran fired ballistic missiles at northern Israel, the third time in the past one hour.

    Mar 19, 2026 09:28 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: IRGC warns of attacks on Gulf energy sector if Iran's energy infrastructure hit again

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened expanded attacks on Gulf oil and gas infrastructure if Iran’s energy sector is targeted again.

    “We warn you once again that you made a big mistake in attacking the energy infrastructure of the Islamic Republic, the response to which is being implemented,” the Revolutionary Guards announces, in a statement carried by Iranian media. “If it is repeated again, further attacks on your energy infrastructure and that of your allies will not stop until it is completely destroyed, and our response will be much more severe than tonight’s attacks.”

    Mar 19, 2026 09:16 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump suggests 'non-responsive allies' take responsibility for key strategic Strait

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, questioned Iran’s future and suggested other nations take responsibility for a key strategic Strait.

    In a post on social media, he said, "I wonder what would happen if we “finished off” what’s left of the Iranian Terror State, and let the Countries that use it, we don’t, be responsible for the so called “Strait?” That would get some of our non-responsive “Allies” in gear, and fast!!! President DJT"

    Mar 19, 2026 09:14 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: QatarEnergy reports 'extensive damage' at key LNG hub following strike

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: QatarEnergy said multiple liquefied natural gas facilities were struck early March 19, triggering fires after earlier damage at Ras Laffan Industrial City.

    "In addition to the previous attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City on Wednesday 18 March 2026 that resulted in extensive damage to the Pearl GTL (Gas-to-Liquids) facility, QatarEnergy confirms that in the early hours of Thursday 19 March 2026, several of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities were the subject of missile attacks, causing sizeable fires and extensive further damage.

    Emergency response teams were deployed immediately to contain the resulting damage with no reported casualties. QatarEnergy will continue to communicate the latest available information," it said in a statement.

    Mar 19, 2026 08:55 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Qatar declares Iranian attaches ‘persona non grata’ after missile strike ‘significantly damages’ Ras Laffan

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Qatar has reported “significant damage” after Iranian missile strikes hit the Ras Laffan industrial city, the country’s primary gas hub. In a statement issued Wednesday, Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned what it called a blatant Iranian assault on Ras Laffan Industrial City, saying the attack sparked fires that severely affected the facility. Qatar also expelled all Iranian attaches at the embassies.

    Read full article here

    Mar 19, 2026 08:52 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump warns Iran after South Pars attack, mentions Qatar LNG strike

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said that Washington had no role in the South Pars Gas Field attack and warned Iran against targeting Qatar’s LNG facilities amid rising Middle East tensions.

    "Israel, out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East, has violently lashed out at a major facility known as South Pars Gas Field in Iran. A relatively small section of the whole has been hit. The United States knew nothing about this particular attack, and the country of Qatar was in no way, shape, or form, involved with it, nor did it have any idea that it was going to happen. Unfortunately, Iran did not know this, or any of the pertinent facts pertaining to the South Pars attack, and unjustifiably and unfairly attacked a portion of Qatar’s LNG Gas facility," Trump said.

    "NO MORE ATTACKS WILL BE MADE BY ISRAEL pertaining to this extremely important and valuable South Pars Field unless Iran unwisely decides to attack a very innocent, in this case, Qatar - In which instance the United States of America, with or without the help or consent of Israel, will massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field at an amount of strength and power that Iran has never seen or witnessed before. I do not want to authorize this level of violence and destruction because of the long term implications that it will have on the future of Iran, but if Qatar’s LNG is again attacked, I will not hesitate to do so. Thank you for your attention to this matter," he added.

    Mar 19, 2026 08:08 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: UK charges two for assisting Iran intelligence after probe

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: British prosecutors have charged two men under national security laws for allegedly assisting Iran’s intelligence service after a counter-terror investigation.

    Mar 19, 2026 07:21 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Ship set ablaze off UAE coast after projectile strike, says UKMTO

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: A vessel off the UAE coast caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile, the UK Maritime Trade Operations centre said. No immediate claim of responsibility.

    It said that it received a report of an incident 11NM east of Khawr Fakkan, UAE.

    Mar 19, 2026 12:36 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: US was informed about plan for Israeli strike on Iranian gas field but did not take part in it, report says

    The United States was informed about plan for Israeli strike on Iranian gas field but did not take part in it, AP reported quoting sources.

    Mar 18, 2026 11:50 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Saudi intercepts four ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh ahead of foreign ministers' meeting

    Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles that were launched toward Riyadh on Wednesday, the Defence Ministry said, just ahead of a meeting of regional and Islamic foreign ministers in the Saudi capital.

    "Scattered debris fell across various areas of the capital, with initial assessments ⁠indicating ​no casualties or damage," the ministry said. (Reuters)

    Mar 18, 2026 11:26 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

    US companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday as the Trump administration looks for ways to boost world oil supplies during the Iran war.

    The Treasury issued a broad authorization allowing Petróleos de Venezuela SA, or PDVSA, to directly sell Venezuelan oil to US companies and on global markets, a massive shift after Washington for years had largely blocked dealings with Venezuela’s government and its oil sector.

    - AP

    Mar 18, 2026 10:41 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Russia says Middle East conflict fuelling worst energy crisis in 40 years

    Conflict in the Middle East is disrupting a significant share of global energy supplies ⁠and has ​triggered the most severe energy crisis in ​the ​past 40 years, ⁠Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak ‌said on Wednesday.

    "In the context of the current Middle East conflict, this affects ⁠at ⁠least 20 million barrels ⁠per day. ‌This ​is the ‌volume of oil and petroleum products ‌that ​used ​to ​pass through the Strait of Hormuz ​every day, ⁠as recently as 19 days ago," Novak ‌added.

    Mar 18, 2026 10:12 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Riyadh residents receive phone alerts for first time warning of hostile threat

    Several loud bangs were heard in the ⁠Saudi ​capital Riyadh ​on Wednesday ​and ⁠some of the ‌city's residents received phone alerts ⁠for ⁠the first ⁠time ‌warning them of ​a ‌hostile aerial ‌threat.

    - Reuters

    Mar 18, 2026 10:02 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: 'Criminals have to pay soon for his blood,' Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Larijani's killing

    Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in first comment after the killing of Iran's military officer Ali Larijani, said that "Criminals will have to pay soon for his blood."

    Mar 18, 2026 09:51 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Tulsi Gabbard cites reports that China, India have moved tankers through Strait of Hormuz

    US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday cited unspecified reports that China, India and other ⁠countries ​have been able to move tankers through the Strait ​of Hormuz ​but it ⁠was not clear how much ‌has been crossed through the channel controlled by Iran.

    "There has been some ⁠reporting ⁠of China, India and other countries ⁠being able ‌to ​move their ‌tankers through the Strait. However, it ‌is ​unclear ​the ​volume or the measure ​of that," Gabbard said during a Senate hearing.

    Mar 18, 2026 09:48 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iraq's gas supply from Iran pauses after Israeli strike on South Pars gasfield

    Iraq's gas imports have been halted from Iran after Israel struck Tehran's gas facilities, including world's largest natural gas field, South Pars, Iraq's electricity ministry said, BBC reported.

    Mar 18, 2026 09:30 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Qatar's Ras Laffan evacuated as Iran threatens strikes on Gulf energy assets

    Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG installations are being evacuated, a ⁠source ​with knowledge of the matter ​told Reuters ​on Wednesday, ⁠following Iran's threat ‌to attack Gulf energy facilities.

    Iran issued an evacuation warning ⁠for ⁠several oil facilities across ⁠Saudi ‌Arabia, ​the UAE, ‌and Qatar, saying ‌they ​would ​be targeted ​by strikes "in the ​coming hours", Iranian ⁠state media reported on Wednesday.

    Mar 18, 2026 09:00 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Key points about Iran’s South Pars gas field attack

    Major escalation: Iran’s South Pars gas field was struck, marking the first direct attack on Gulf energy infrastructure in the conflict.

    Global energy risk: South Pars is part of the world’s largest natural gas reserve, shared with Qatar, raising concerns over supply disruption.

    Top casualty confirmed: Iran confirmed the killing of its intelligence minister in the ongoing strikes.

    Retaliatory strikes: Tehran launched attacks on Israel following the killing of senior figure Ali Larijani.

    Regional threat issued: Iran warned Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar to evacuate key energy facilities, signalling possible further strikes.

    Mar 18, 2026 08:51 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iranian president confirms death of Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib

    Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed that Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has been killed. Israel earlier said it had killed Khatib in a strike overnight.

    Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.

    Mar 18, 2026 08:37 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran executed Swedish citizen, says Sweden’s top diplomat

    Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said Iran has executed a Swedish citizen, after Iranian officials announced the first execution of a man convicted of spying since the start of the US-Israeli war on the country.

    “It is with dismay that I have received information that a Swedish citizen was executed in Iran earlier today,” she said in a statement. “The death penalty is an inhumane, cruel and irreversible punishment. Sweden, together with ⁠the rest of ⁠the EU, condemns its application in all circumstances.”

    (Al Jazeera)

    Mar 18, 2026 08:22 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Qatar says strikes on Iranian energy facilities 'dangerous and irresponsible'

    Qatar said strikes against Iranian facilities, which it says were launched by Israel, linked to the world's largest natural gas field are "dangerous and irresponsible". Both Qatar and Iran operate facilities which extract from the same gas field, the Iranian side of which is known as South Pars.

    Iran said its petrochemical complex at the site has been hit.

    Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said strikes against energy infrastructure "constitutes a threat to global energy security".

    "We reiterate, as we have repeatedly emphasised, the necessity of avoiding the targeting of vital facilities," he said, calling on "all parties" to adhere to international law and work towards de-escalation.

    (BBC)

    Mar 18, 2026 07:04 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: IAEA does not know status of new Iranian enrichment facility in Isfahan

    The International Atomic Energy Agency does not know the status of the new Iranian enrichment facility in Isfahan that is in an underground nuclear complex, agency chief ⁠Rafael ​Grossi said on Wednesday.

    "It is underground, but we haven't visited it yet," said Grossi, who is in Washington ​for ​a conference and to ⁠hold talks with Trump administration officials.

    Mar 18, 2026 07:00 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Qatar blames Israel for attack on an offshore natural gas field

    Qatar on Wednesday accused Israel for an attack on an offshore natural gas field it shares with Iran, Associated Press reported.

    Mar 18, 2026 06:57 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Which energy facilities have received evacuation order by IRGC?

    The Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued evacuation order for several energy facilities in the Gulf region.

    According to IRGC-affiliated news agency Tasnim, the evacuation order has been issued for:

  • The al-Hosn gas field in the United Arab Emirates
  • The Ras Laffan refinery in Qatar
  • The al-Jubail petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia
  • The Masaiid Holding Company in Saudi Arabia
  • The Samref refinery in Saudi Arabia
    • Mar 18, 2026 06:37 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran issues evacuation warnings for several energy facilities across Gulf, state media says

    Iran's ⁠Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ​on ​Wednesday ⁠issued evacuation warnings ‌for ⁠several ⁠oil facilities ⁠across ‌Saudi ​Arabia, UAE, ‌and ‌Qatar, ​Iranian ​state media ​reported

    Mar 18, 2026 06:00 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Swedish citizen executed in Iran, Sweden's foreign minister says

    A Swedish ⁠citizen ​was executed in Iran on ​Wednesday, ​Sweden's foreign ⁠minister said in a statement.

    "The ‌death penalty is an inhumane, cruel and ⁠irreversible punishment. ⁠Sweden, together with ⁠the ‌rest ​of the ‌EU, condemns its application ‌in ​all ​circumstances," ​Swedish Foreign Minister Maria ​Malmer Stenergard ⁠said.

    Mar 18, 2026 05:39 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: 'What happens if we finish off what’s left of the Iranian terror state,' Trump in message to 'non-responsive' allies

    US President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, called out the "non-responsive allies" of Washington and asked what would happen if we “finished off” what’s left of the Iranian Terror State.

    In the post, Trump wrote, "I wonder what would happen if we “finished off” what’s left of the Iranian Terror State, and let the Countries that use it, we don’t, be responsible for the so called “Straight?” That would get some of our non-responsive “Allies” in gear, and fast!!!"

    Mar 18, 2026 05:19 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Saudi Arabia to host Arab, Islamic ministers to discuss war

    Saudi Arabia will host a consultative meeting of foreign ministers from a number of Arab and Islamic countries in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss ways to support ⁠regional ​security and stability given the Iran war, the kingdom's foreign ministry said.

    A Turkish diplomatic source said separately that representatives from ​Azerbaijan, Bahrain, ​Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Syria, ⁠Turkey and the United Arab Emirates would attend the meeting. There are ‌scant signs of de-escalation nearly three weeks into the US-Israeli war with Iran that has engulfed the region and caused unprecedented disruption to global energy supplies.

    - Reuters

    Mar 18, 2026 05:08 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: PM Modi condemns 'attacks on Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity' in call with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah

    PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday held call with Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and conveyed his greetings on the upcoming festival of Eid.

    In a post on X, PM Modi condemned the attacks on Kuwait and wrote, "We exchanged views on the evolving situation in West Asia and shared concerns over recent developments. Reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks on Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains our foremost priority."

    Mar 18, 2026 04:57 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Natural gas facilities associated with offshore South Pars field attacked, says Iranian state media

    The Iranian state media on Tuesday said that natural gas facilities associated with offshore South Pars field have been attacked, but did not elaborate on the incident.

    Mar 18, 2026 04:53 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Fresh barrage of missiles launched by Iran towards Israel, IDF says

    The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said that fresh wave of missiles have been fired by Iran towards Tel Aviv.

    The Israel military added that the air defences are working to intercept the attack and has urged residents to take shelter.

    Mar 18, 2026 04:35 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Expect surprises, war to continue against Iran, Hezbollah, says Israel Defence Min

    Israel Defence Minister Katz has said to expect surprises, saying this war will continue on both fronts – the one targeting Iran and the other targeting Hezbollah.

    Al Jazeera

    Mar 18, 2026 04:07 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Netanyahu authorised army to kill senior Iran official without need for approval, says Israel Defence Min

    Al Jazeera quoted Israeli Defence Minister Katz as saying that he and Israeli ⁠Prime Minister ⁠Benjamin Netanyahu had authorised the military to ⁠kill any ⁠other senior ⁠Iranian official being targeted without the need for ‌additional approval.

    Mar 18, 2026 03:59 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Israel says overnight strike killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib

    Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Iranian ⁠Intelligence ​Minister Esmail Khatib was “eliminated” in ​a strike ​overnight. There has ⁠been no confirmation ‌from Iran regarding Khatib’s reported death, reported Reuters.

    Mar 18, 2026 03:36 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: 130 Iranian missiles intercepted so far, says Bahrain

    Since the beginning of the US-Israel Iran war, as many as 130 Iranian missiles have been intercepted, Bahrain said. Bahrain’s Defence Force says its air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 130 Iranian missiles and 234 drones since the attacks from Tehran began.

    In a post on X, it said it was continuing to “confront success waves” of attacks from Iran.

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    Mar 18, 2026 03:09 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Two killed in Lebanon after Israeli strike

    Lebanon’s Health Ministry says two people have been killed and one wounded in an Israeli air strike on the southern city of Sidon, Al Jazeera reported, citing the National News Agency.

    One among those killed was a paramedic, the ministry said. The strike hit a car near the city’s waterfront.

    Mar 18, 2026 02:32 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran war Day 19: Tehran targets Israel to ‘avenge’ Ali Larijani’s killing, US drops 5000-pound bomb near Strait of Hormuz

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: In a fresh barrage, Iran launched cluster missiles at Israel early on Wednesday (Mar 18), which is its most recent use of a weapon meant to spread wider damage and slip past Israel’s air defences and described the attack as revenge for the killing of Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani.

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    Mar 18, 2026 02:30 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Over 100 Israeli targets hit in new wave of strikes, says Iran

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran said that it hit over 100 Israeli targets in its latest missile salvo, according to Tasnim news agency.

    Mar 18, 2026 02:13 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Israel says targeted Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib in overnight strike

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the armed forces targeted Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib, in an overnight airstrike in Tehran, according to an Israeli official.

    Mar 18, 2026 02:01 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iranian authorities report projectile impact at country's only operational nuclear power plant

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said a projectile struck Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant premises, with no reported damage or injuries, according to Iranian authorities.

    IAEA “has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening”, the Vienna-based agency posted on social media. “No damage to the plant or injuries to staff reported.”

    Mar 18, 2026 01:27 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys drone in eastern region

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defence said that it successfully intercepted and destroyed drone in the eastern region.

    Mar 18, 2026 01:14 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran’s nuclear doctrine unlikely to change, says Araghchi

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran's stance against the development of nuclear weapons won’t significantly change, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera.

    Mar 18, 2026 01:09 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Building collapses in Beirut following Israeli strike - VIDEO

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: A building collapsed in an Israeli strike in Beirut on Wednesday.

    Mar 18, 2026 01:05 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran to hold funerals for Larijani, Soleimani today

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran will hold funerals on Wednesday (Mar 18), for its security chief Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, the head of the Basij paramilitary force, killed by Israel in an airstrike.

    Mar 18, 2026 12:55 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Dubai confirms successful interception of missiles

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Dubai Media Office announced successful air interceptions with no injuries reported.

    "Authorities in Dubai confirm the success of all air interception operations, with no injuries reported. Please rely on official sources for updates," Dubai Media Office said in a post on X.

    Mar 18, 2026 12:33 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Missiles launched from Iran streak across the sky over central Israel | In Photos

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Missiles launched from Iran streak across the sky over central Israel, early Wednesday.

    Mar 18, 2026 12:32 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Israel launches fresh strike on central Beirut

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Israel launched fresh strikes targeting Beirut’s Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, according to state media reports.

    Mar 18, 2026 12:16 PM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Israeli Air Force hits several Iranian military headquarters in Tehran

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Israeli Air Force hits several Iranian military headquarters in Tehran, during a wave of strikes on Tuesday (Mar 17), said the IDF.

    The target, according to the IDF, included a headquarters of a security unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, “responsible for handling protests”.

    Mar 18, 2026 11:56 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran executes a man over allegedly spying for Israel

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran executed Koroush Kayvani over allegedly spying for Israel. According to Iran's Press TV, Kayvani shared information and images of Iran's sensitive sites with Mossad officers.

    Mar 18, 2026 11:11 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: 2 killed in missile attack in central Israel

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Two people were killed in a missile attack in central Israel, whereas two were injured by the shrapnel from Iran missile targeting the Tel Aviv area.

    Mar 18, 2026 10:56 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Several locations in Israel hit by falling debris

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Several locations in Israel were struck by falling debris after Iran launch missile attack to avenge the killing of Ali Larijani.

    “Officers from the Tel Aviv district, Border Police fighters and bomb disposal teams are currently dealing with several locations where items of weaponry have fallen within the district,” CNN quoted a police officer as saying.

    A road was reportedly damaged in central Israel by an Iranian cluster munition, according to The Times of Israel.

    Mar 18, 2026 10:49 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: VIDEO shows cluster bomb warhead from Iranian missile hitting central Israel

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Footage showed cluster bomb warhead from Iranian missile hitting central Israel.

    Mar 18, 2026 10:23 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Six dead, 24 wounded in Lebanon

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Lebanon's health ministry said that at least six people were killed and 24 others were injured in two Israeli strikes on central Beirut early Wednesday.

    "Human remains were also recovered from the site, and their identities will be determined after DNA testing," the ministry said in a statement.

    Mar 18, 2026 10:14 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: UAE air defences respond to missile threat

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: UAE's ministry of defence warned of a potential missile threat, with authorities urging residents to remain in safe location.

    Mar 18, 2026 09:53 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Loud explosions heard in Doha, Qatar announced missile interceptions

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Qatar announced that its defense ministry intercepted missile attacks.

    “Armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar,” the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

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    Mar 18, 2026 09:32 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: 'Wave of global repercussions has only begun,' warns Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the repercussions of the war in the Middle East have only begun and will hit everyone regardless of their "wealth, faith or race".

    “Wave of global repercussions has only begun and will hit all — regardless of wealth, faith, or race,” Araghchi said in a post on X.

    “A rising number of voices — (including) European and US officials — exclaim that the war on Iran is unjust. More members of the international community should follow suit,” he added.

    Mar 18, 2026 09:09 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran launches multiple-warhead missiles at Israel to avenge Larijani’s killing

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iran acknowledged launching multiple-warhead missiles at Israel early Wednesday, with the Revolutionary Guard describing the attack as revenge for Israel killing top security official Ali Larijani.

    Mar 18, 2026 09:08 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Renewed attacks on US Embassy in Baghdad

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Rocket and drone attacks by Iran resumed on Wednesday morning, in the vicinity of the US Embassy in Baghdad, according to CNN.

    Mar 18, 2026 09:06 AM IST
    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: Iranian missile hit near Australia’s military headquarters in UAE

    US-Israel-Iran War News Live: An Iranian missile struck near Australia’s military headquarters for the Middle East in the UAE, said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

    “At 9:15 this morning at the Al Minhad base that Australia has in the United Arab Emirates, there was an Iranian projectile hit near that base,” Albanese told reporters.

    “I can confirm that no Australian personnel were injured, and everyone is absolutely safe,” he added.

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