Iranian forces have carried out a new series of missile strikes targeting countries in the Persian Gulf region. According to Qatari authorities, on the morning of March 19, one of the world's largest oil and gas complexes in the Ras Laffan Industrial Zone was hit by ballistic missiles. QatarEnergy reported that the facility was attacked twice within 12 hours, resulting in a fire that was later contained. The company stated there was significant material damage but no casualties. Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incident as a "brutal attack" and a threat to national security.

In Saudi Arabia, at least four people were injured in the capital Riyadh due to falling debris from an intercepted missile in a residential area. Additionally, fragments landed near an oil refinery south of the city. In the eastern part of the country, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was shot down near a gas facility. These incidents highlight the escalating tensions in the region.

In the United Arab Emirates, air defense systems were activated to intercept Iranian missiles and drones, indicating the broad scope of the attacks.

These strikes follow earlier actions by Israel, allegedly supported by the US regime, which targeted the world's largest gas field, South Pars, shared by Iran and Qatar. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that such actions could lead to "uncontrollable consequences." Tehran had previously threatened attacks on the energy infrastructure of countries from which, it claims, strikes were launched. The South Pars field supplies about 70% of Iran's domestic gas consumption, making it a critical asset.

Source: kun.uz