Iran launched attacks on energy facilities in four Gulf countries in response to an Israeli strike on its South Pars gas field, one of the world’s largest. On the 20th day of the conflict, key oil and gas installations in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia were targeted, according to Al Jazeera.

Qatar reported that its main gas production hub at Ras Laffan Industrial City was hit by Iranian missiles early Thursday, causing significant damage. In Kuwait, drone attacks ignited fires at the Mina al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah refineries, though no casualties were reported. In the UAE, debris from intercepted missiles caused explosions at the Habshan gas facility and Bab oil field, also without casualties. In Saudi Arabia, a drone crashed into the Samref refinery near Yanbu port, with damage assessments ongoing.

The series of attacks has heightened concerns over Middle East energy security and further escalated regional tensions.

Iran has expressed anger at the United Nations for remaining silent over the killings of several top Iranian leaders during ongoing US-Israeli attacks. The conflict has entered its twentieth day, with Iran continuing counterstrikes on American installations in the Gulf region. Tehran’s envoy to the UN Security Council has formally lodged a letter criticizing the Council’s inaction.

According to the letter cited by Mehr News, Iranian representative Amir Sayyed Iravani accused the Security Council’s inaction of emboldening Israel to intensify its targeted killings. He warned that if the situation remains unchecked, such assassinations could become commonplace and spread to other countries.

The report also mentioned that the United States may ease restrictions on Iranian oil and that Iran is considering collecting tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting the broader geopolitical tensions surrounding the conflict.

China has strongly condemned the killing of Iran’s national security chief Ali Larijani, describing the act as unacceptable. The statement came from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian during a press briefing, where he reiterated Beijing’s opposition to the use of force in international relations. Lin emphasized that the killing of Iranian leaders and attacks on civilian targets were particularly intolerable.

Following the incident, Iran’s army chief Amir Hatami warned that the country would deliver a decisive response to the assassination. The killing has drawn attention because Larijani was regarded as Iran’s most senior leader after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The development adds to regional tensions, with China’s remarks signaling its stance against targeted killings and its continued support for diplomatic approaches in international conflicts.

China and Russia are reportedly providing Iran with advanced intelligence and technological assistance amid ongoing hostilities with the United States and Israel in the Gulf region. According to senior US officials cited by the Washington Post, Russia has supplied Iran with sensitive intelligence, including the locations of American warships and aircraft. Moscow has denied these claims, but reports suggest that Russia’s satellite and radar support has enhanced Iran’s ability to identify and strike targets with precision. China, meanwhile, has supplied advanced radar systems, satellite mapping, and encrypted intelligence links to strengthen Iran’s electronic warfare capabilities.

The report describes how this cooperation has transformed the Gulf into a battlefield dominated by electronic and information warfare rather than conventional weapons. Iran’s improved surveillance and targeting systems have enabled it to carry out drone strikes on US facilities, while American and Israeli forces have responded by targeting Iranian radar infrastructure. Analysts note that the balance of power in the region is shifting as China and Russia challenge long-standing US-Israeli technological dominance.

The conflict marks a new phase in modern warfare, where control over data and signals may prove more decisive than traditional firepower.

Iran has formally demanded compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing the Gulf state of aiding a United States-led attack on Iranian territory. The claim was made in a letter sent to the United Nations Secretary-General by Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, according to a report published Thursday by Nournews.

In the letter, Iravani alleged that the UAE allowed its territory to be used to facilitate the attack, describing the decision as an “internationally wrongful act” that carries state responsibility. Tehran asserted that the UAE bears international liability for providing compensation covering all material and moral damages resulting from the incident.

The report cited The Guardian as its source but did not specify the nature or timing of the alleged attack, leaving details of the incident and potential diplomatic responses unclear.

Iran launched retaliatory attacks on several energy installations across the Persian Gulf following an assault on its South Pars gas field. Tehran also warned of more destructive strikes if its energy infrastructure is targeted again. The escalation has raised fears of global energy supply disruptions, with oil prices rising by three percent on Thursday.

The attacks came after Iranian intelligence chief Esmail Khatib was killed in an Israeli strike, the latest in a series of assassinations of senior Iranian figures over the past three weeks. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards declared that any future attacks on its facilities would trigger continued strikes on the energy assets of its adversaries. Qatar reported a missile strike on its main gas field, prompting the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats, while Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones and missiles near its eastern energy hubs.

French President Emmanuel Macron urged restraint in calls with U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatar’s emir, emphasizing the need to protect civilian infrastructure. The conflict has spread across the Middle East, causing hundreds of deaths and mass displacement, as Israel continues operations in Lebanon and Iran-backed groups respond across the region.

Iran has executed three men convicted of killing police officers and collaborating with the United States and Israel during protests in January. The executions were announced on Thursday through the judiciary’s official website, which stated that the men were found guilty of murder and of conducting operations on behalf of the US and the Zionist regime.

According to the report, the executed individuals were involved in the killing of two law enforcement officers. Authorities also stated that the anti-government protests, which began in late December, resulted in 3,117 deaths. Before the war began in February, the US-based human rights organization HRANA reported verifying 6,872 deaths and investigating more than 11,000 additional cases.

The executions highlight Iran’s continued crackdown on dissent following widespread unrest, with official and independent sources reporting sharply differing casualty figures.

Iran’s Ministry of Health announced that 206 individuals under the age of 18 have been killed and 1,401 injured in joint United States–Israel attacks since February 28. The ministry’s statement, released Wednesday, also reported that 227 women were among the dead, with an additional 3,329 injured. It said 1,111 wounded people remain hospitalized, while 19,506 have been treated and discharged.

According to the statement, 18 healthcare workers were killed and 101 injured, and 36 ambulances were damaged. Six hospitals were evacuated, and 47 emergency bases, 37 medical centers, and 180 health facilities were affected. The ministry did not specify the total number of deaths from the ongoing attacks.

The joint assault, launched by Israel and the United States on February 28, has sharply escalated the conflict, with reports indicating around 1,300 total deaths, including Iran’s then–Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries.

A ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy supply routes, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center (UKMTO) on Thursday. The agency reported that the vessel was struck by an unidentified object, causing damage and a fire onboard. The incident occurred east of Khor Fakkan city in the United Arab Emirates.

UKMTO, which monitors distress signals from ships worldwide, issued an advisory urging all vessels to navigate the area with caution. The organization continues to assess the situation and provide updates to maritime operators.

The report added that Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a major global oil transit corridor, leaving many ships and sailors stranded. The closure and attack have raised concerns about disruptions to international energy transport through the region.

Oil prices surged more than 5 percent on Wednesday following an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield, intensifying the ongoing United States-Israeli war on Iran. Brent crude rose to $108.66 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed to $98.65, widening the price gap between the two benchmarks to its largest since May 2019. Iranian state media reported that facilities linked to the South Pars field, the world’s largest gasfield off Bushehr province, were attacked.

In response, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatened to target oil and gas infrastructure in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, raising fears of further energy supply disruptions. Later, Qatar reported a fire at its Ras Laffan gas facility following an Iranian missile strike, though authorities said it was contained. The conflict has disrupted oil and gas exports across the Middle East, halting most shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20 percent of global oil and LNG supplies.

The Trump administration responded by issuing a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to ease domestic fuel transport and authorizing certain transactions involving Venezuela’s PDVSA. Meanwhile, Iraq resumed oil exports after reaching an agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Iran’s judiciary announced on Thursday that three individuals convicted of killing police officers and conducting operations in favor of the United States and Israel were executed. The executions were linked to unrest that took place in January, referred to as the Dey unrest, during which the judiciary said the men were involved in the deaths of two law enforcement personnel. The announcement came as the war launched on Iran entered its 20th day.

According to Iranian authorities, 3,117 people were killed during anti-establishment protests that began in late December. Officials rejected claims by the United Nations and international human rights organizations that state forces were responsible for the deaths. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) previously reported verifying 6,872 deaths and investigating over 11,000 additional cases, while a UN special rapporteur suggested the toll could exceed 20,000.

The executions follow a series of crackdowns, including the execution of a Swedish citizen accused of spying for Israel and the arrest of hundreds across Iran. The Ministry of Intelligence said it had dismantled 111 “pro-monarchy cells” in 26 provinces overnight.

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.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the ongoing war is being fought under an 'eye for an eye' principle and that the situation has reached a new level. In a post on social media platform X, he claimed that the United States and Israel targeted Iran’s energy infrastructure in their attacks but were attempting to conceal their own defeat through these actions.

Ghalibaf further said that the 'eye for an eye' equation is now in effect and that the conflict has entered a new phase. In another post, he asserted that a new 'revolution' has begun in Iran in response to the US-Israel attacks, spreading from one region to another. He added that Iran had been dormant but has now awakened, warning that a storm is rising.

The remarks highlight Iran’s increasingly defiant tone amid ongoing hostilities, signaling a potential intensification of regional tensions.

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’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.