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‘Doomsday scenario’: a visual guide to the oil and gas site attacks in the Middle East
By March 19, 2026

Attacks on facilities by both sides in the conflict this week threaten grave consequences for the global economyMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe escalating attacks on key oil and gas projects in the Middle East are expected to fuel a new phase of t…

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US has ‘lost control of its own foreign policy’, says Oman’s foreign minister
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Dubai March 19, 2026

Badr Albusaidi claims Israel convinced Donald Trump to make the ‘grave miscalculation’ of waging war on IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesOman’s foreign minister has claimed the US has “lost control of its own foreign policy” and accused Israel of p…

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Iran threatens Gulf energy facilities after Israeli attack on its largest gasfield
ByJillian Ambrose March 18, 2026

Revolutionary Guards say they will strike infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar after South Pars field hitMiddle East crisis – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesIran has threatened to attack energy infrastructure across the Gulf region …

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Israel strikes Iran’s South Pars gas field hours after forces kill intelligence minister
ByLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Death confirmed of Esmail Khatib, the third senior Iranian figure killed in 24 hours, as Israel also launches intense airstrikes on LebanonMiddle East crisis – live updatesExplainer: why attacks on gasfields are a major escalationIsrael struck Iran’s g…

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Sucked Into War, Gulf Countries Face the Limits of U.S. Security Guarantees
ByVivian Nereim March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Barraged by Iranian attacks and questioning the value of security ties with the United States, nations in the Gulf have turned to Ukraine, Australia and Italy for help.

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Beyond the strait: why attacks on Kargh Island could keep oil prices high
ByJillian Ambrose Energy correspondent March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Oil could pass 2008 record of $147.50 a barrel as damage and field closures risk compounding supply shock caused by Iran warAbout 20 miles off the coast of Iran lies the source of the petrostate’s economic lifeblood and the latest target of US military…

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‘Worst nightmare’: anger and frustration as Gulf states bear brunt of war they did not start
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Ras Al Khaimah March 14, 2026

Closure of strait of Hormuz puts pressure on region’s economies amid growing resentment about conflict started by US and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesAn eerie quiet hangs over Ras Al Khaimah’s industrial port. Usually a thriving maritime hub …

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Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil’s Strait of Hormuz Problem
ByRebecca F. Elliott and Vivian Nereim March 14, 2026

Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with Iran has effectively shut down.

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U.S. Tech Giants Flocked to the Persian Gulf. Now They Are Targets.
ByAdam Satariano and Paul Mozur March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Amazon, Google and others struck deals in the Persian Gulf to foot the bill for A.I. development. Iran has now threatened attacks against the companies’ infrastructure in the region.

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British tourist among 20 charged in Dubai over videos of Iranian missile strikes
ByPeter Beaumont and agencies March 12, 2026

UAE cybercrime law means sharing images or footage of war can bring jail, prison time and deportationA British man is among 20 people who have been charged in the United Arab Emirates under cybercrime laws in connection with filming and posting materia…

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