Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that Iran has awakened and a storm is coming, following recent attacks targeting the country’s energy infrastructure. In a post on social media platform X, he said the ongoing war is being fought under a 'eye for an eye' principle and has reached a new level of intensity.

Ghalibaf claimed that the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran’s energy facilities in an attempt to conceal their own defeat. He asserted that the conflict has entered a new stage, emphasizing that the retaliatory equation is now active.

In another post, Ghalibaf stated that a new 'revolution' has begun in Iran in response to the US-Israel attacks, spreading from one region to another.

Saudi Arabia has threatened to launch a military strike against Iran following recent missile attacks that targeted its energy facilities. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud told reporters in Riyadh on March 19, 2026, that Iran does not believe in dialogue with its neighbors and instead applies pressure, which he warned would not succeed. He said Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take military measures if necessary.

The statement came after Saudi forces intercepted four ballistic missiles fired toward Riyadh just before a regional and Islamic foreign ministers’ meeting. Prince Faisal described the attack as a blatant act of blackmail aimed at intimidating participants and said it proved Iran cannot be a legitimate partner. He added that any remaining trust in Iran had been completely shattered.

The Saudi minister reiterated that Iran’s continued attacks on civilian and energy sites were premeditated and unjustified. He said regional ministers agreed that Iran must immediately stop supporting its proxies and that collective action is needed to protect freedom of navigation.

The United Arab Emirates has temporarily shut down operations at the Habshan gas complex following an attempted missile attack by Iran targeting the Bab oil field and the gas facility. According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, Iranian missiles did not make direct hits but their debris fell on the sites. The announcement was made after the incident, which occurred amid heightened regional tensions.

Emergency service teams are currently working at both the Bab oil field and the Habshan gas complex, one of the world’s largest onshore gas processing centers. The Abu Dhabi Media Office confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident. The report was sourced from Al Jazeera.

The temporary closure underscores the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the Gulf region and may affect short-term operations until safety assessments are completed.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that escalating tensions could lead to consequences that spiral beyond control and affect the entire world. His remarks came shortly after an attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field, which heightened regional unease.

Following the incident, Qatar reported a missile strike in its Ras Laffan area, resulting in fire and extensive damage. The site includes a major refinery previously identified by Iran as a potential target. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as audacious and accused Iran of pursuing provocative policies that risk pushing the region into deeper crisis.

The situation underscores growing instability in the Gulf, with both nations trading warnings and accusations as energy infrastructure becomes a focal point of confrontation.

The United States has spent more than $22.8 billion in the ongoing war against Iran, according to Senator Bernie Sanders. Despite the deaths of several top Iranian leaders in US-Israeli strikes, Iran continues to resist, maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and launching attacks on American-allied bases across the Middle East. Israel’s health ministry reported 192 hospitalizations in the past 24 hours from Iranian strikes, with a total of 3,727 Israelis injured since the war began.

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that the killings of Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and security chief Ali Larijani, would not weaken Tehran’s political structure. He emphasized that Iran’s governance does not depend on any single individual. Iranian state media confirmed the death of Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in the latest US-Israeli attack.

Al Jazeera analyst Marwan Bishara criticized Israel’s targeted killings as violations of wartime norms. Araghchi stated that the conflict was initiated by the US and that Washington must bear responsibility for the resulting humanitarian and financial crises.

Iran launched a missile attack on British and Australian military bases in the United Arab Emirates, according to reports published on March 19, 2026. The British Ministry of Defence confirmed that no casualties occurred. Officials declined to comment on the number of personnel or the type of equipment stationed at Al Minhad Air Base, citing security concerns.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that an Iranian missile struck near Australia’s military headquarters in the UAE on Wednesday but caused no injuries. He confirmed that all Australian troops were safe. The missile caused minor damage to a residential block and a medical facility. Al Minhad Air Base, located 24 kilometers south of Dubai, has hosted Australian forces since 2003 and serves as the country’s main operational hub in the Middle East.

In March 2024, the UK inaugurated a permanent military facility named Donnelly Lines at the same base, providing accommodation and welfare facilities for British troops, according to an earlier RAF statement.

The United States Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, described as the world’s largest and most advanced, is en route to Greece for repairs following damage caused by a recent fire. A US official confirmed the information to CBS News, noting that the fire began in a laundry room and injured two sailors who have since received medical treatment.

According to Reuters, citing two US officials, the carrier is currently in the Red Sea and will be taken to Souda Bay port on the Greek island of Crete for maintenance. The BBC reported that it took more than 30 hours to bring the fire under control after it broke out in the ship’s laundry section, leaving at least two sailors injured.

The incident has temporarily sidelined one of the US Navy’s most powerful vessels as it undergoes necessary repairs in Greece.

Iran’s resistance has intensified despite the assassinations of several top leaders in US-Israel attacks, according to a report published on March 19, 2026. Tehran continues to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz and has carried out strikes on US-allied bases across the Middle East. US Senator Bernie Sanders stated that the war has already cost more than 22 billion dollars. Israel’s health ministry reported that 192 people were hospitalized in the past 24 hours due to Iranian attacks, with a total of 3,727 injured since the conflict began.

The United Arab Emirates has been the most affected among Gulf Cooperation Council countries, with Iran launching about 3,000 missiles and drones, more than half targeting Abu Dhabi. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that the killings of leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and security chief Ali Larijani, would not weaken Iran’s political structure. He emphasized that Iran’s governance does not depend on any single individual.

Al Jazeera analyst Marwan Bishara criticized Israel’s targeted killings as contrary to the rules of war, describing them as a form of terrorism. Araghchi added that the ongoing regional conflict was initiated by the United States, which must bear full responsibility for the resulting humanitarian and financial crises.

Iran has completely stopped exporting gas to Iraq following an Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field, Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity announced. The ministry confirmed that gas imports from Iran, which supply more than one-third of Iraq’s gas and electricity needs, have been suspended since the incident.

According to reports, Israel launched an early morning strike on Wednesday targeting the South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve shared by Iran and Qatar. Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that a petrochemical complex at the site caught fire after the attack. The South Pars field is jointly operated by both Iran and Qatar, each managing its own gas facilities within the field.

The disruption in gas supply could significantly affect Iraq’s electricity generation, as the country relies heavily on Iranian gas imports to meet domestic energy demand.

Iran carried out a missile attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial area on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Qatari Ministry of Interior. The ministry reported that the strike caused extensive damage in the zone, which houses the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility.

Prior to this incident, Iran had issued threats to target such installations in Qatar. The attack marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, as Ras Laffan is a critical hub for global energy supply and a key component of Qatar’s economy.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not provide details on casualties or the extent of the damage beyond the ministry’s statement. The situation remains under observation as regional actors assess the implications of the strike.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged a swift end to the ongoing Middle East conflict, warning that a collapse of Iran’s state structure could endanger European security. Speaking in parliament on Wednesday, he said such a scenario would negatively affect Europe’s energy supply and potentially cause a major refugee crisis. Merz emphasized that resolving the conflict quickly is in Europe’s best interest.

He revealed that the United States did not consult Germany before initiating the war, adding that Berlin would have advised against it. While acknowledging that Iran has long violated international norms and fueled regional instability, Merz questioned the credibility of U.S. and Israeli military strategies, saying neither had presented a convincing plan for success. He reaffirmed that Germany would not participate in the war as long as it continues.

The German government reiterated that NATO has no involvement in the conflict, and other European Union leaders have also signaled their intention to remain distant from it.

Three private aircraft were heavily damaged near Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport after being struck by debris from an intercepted Iranian missile, according to the Israel Airports Authority on Wednesday. The incident occurred over recent days, with one of the planes catching fire following the impact.

The report follows escalating regional tensions since February 28, when a joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran began. Since then, four U.S. military aircraft have been destroyed in the Middle East. Early in the conflict, Kuwaiti security forces mistakenly shot down three U.S. fighter jets, and later a U.S. refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq, according to Al Jazeera.

The damage at Ben Gurion Airport underscores the ongoing risks to civilian and military aviation amid the continuing hostilities between Iran, Israel, and their allies.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday that the United States has not observed any effort by Iran to rebuild its nuclear enrichment capacity following the attack in June last year. Her remarks were made during a briefing to lawmakers on recent intelligence assessments.

Gabbard stated that Iran and its allied forces remain capable of launching attacks against US and allied interests in the Middle East. She added that if Iran’s leadership survives the ongoing conflict, it may begin a year-long effort to rebuild its missile and drone programs. The information was reported by Al Jazeera.

The statement underscores Washington’s continued monitoring of Iran’s military and nuclear activities amid regional tensions, though no immediate reconstruction of enrichment facilities has been detected.

Iran has issued a final warning of large-scale attacks on several key oil and gas installations in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar within the next few hours. Tehran has instructed civilians and workers near these facilities to evacuate immediately, according to reports published on Wednesday, March 18, by Iranian state media.

The warning specifically mentioned Saudi Arabia’s Samref Refinery and Jubail Petrochemical Complex, the UAE’s Al Hosn gas field, and Qatar’s Mesaieed Petrochemical Complex, Mesaieed Holding Company, and Ras Laffan Refinery. Iranian media described these sites as direct and legitimate targets, urging all residents and employees to move to safe distances.

The report, citing Al Jazeera as a source, signals a potential escalation of regional tensions involving Iran and Gulf states, though no immediate response from the targeted countries was included in the report.

Qatar has condemned Israel’s attack on a petrochemical complex linked to Iran’s South Pars gas field, calling it a dangerous and irresponsible act amid heightened regional military tensions. The statement came from Majed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who noted that the South Pars field is an extension of Qatar’s North Field.

Al-Ansari warned that targeting energy infrastructure poses a major threat to global energy security, as well as to the people and environment of the region. He emphasized the need to refrain from attacking critical facilities and reiterated Qatar’s consistent call for restraint, adherence to international law, and efforts to reduce tensions for the sake of regional security and stability.

The condemnation underscores Qatar’s concern over escalating hostilities in the region and its potential impact on shared energy assets and broader stability.