But he warned the United States would "blow up" the Iranian gas field itself if Tehran did not stop attacking Qatar. Strikes were also reported Thursday on energy infrastructure in Kuwait, where two oil refineries were hit by drones, and Saudi Arabia. "Targeting energy infrastructure poses a direct threat to global energy security," the UAE foreign ministry said. - 'War of attrition' -In the Iranian capital on Thursday, there was little to suggest a country mired in war. In a post on social media, Trump late Wednesday said Israel had "violently lashed out" in "anger" in attacking the Iran gas hub.


Source:   Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 12:22 UTC