Iran Vows Retaliation on Gulf Energy Sites Following South Pars Attack
Tehran has vowed retaliation, naming Gulf energy sites as potential targets after the South Pars attack. The threat follows a reported strike on Iran’s offshore gasfield and adds to regional tensions.
Listed targets
Iranian semiofficial media said five facilities would be struck in the coming hours. The sites named span Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
- Saudi Arabia: SAMREF refinery.
- Saudi Arabia: Jubail petrochemical complex.
- UAE: Al Hosn gasfield.
- Qatar: Ras Laffan refinery.
- Qatar: Mesaieed petrochemical complex and holding company.
Details of the South Pars incident
Iranian state outlets reported damage at facilities linked to South Pars. Officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties and the fire was under control.
South Pars is the largest gasfield in the world. It lies off Iran’s southern Bushehr province and is geologically linked to Qatar’s North Field.
Claims about the strike
Israeli media, citing unnamed sources, reported the country’s air force carried out the strike. Tehran has not publicly accepted responsibility for any offensive action against other states.
Wider escalation and energy impacts
The conflict has broadened since Feb. 28, when the current war began. The United States and Israel have struck multiple targets inside Iran since then.
Iran has launched missile and drone attacks across the wider Middle East. Gulf states say some strikes hit civilian energy infrastructure.
Iran’s partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted shipments. About one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas transits that route.
Qatar’s response
Majed al-Ansari, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman, condemned the targeting of South Pars. He warned attacks on energy infrastructure threaten global supply and the region’s environment.
Al-Ansari called the move irresponsible and urged all parties to observe international law and avoid escalation.
Diplomatic efforts
Filmogaz.com reporting from Dubai noted Gulf states seek an off-ramp from the fighting. Observers say more diplomatic pressure may target both Tehran and Washington.
Saudi Arabia planned a meeting of foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim-majority states in Riyadh on Wednesday. The talks aim to address the rapidly worsening crisis.
