Trump Threatens Iran: 'Destroy South Pars Gas Field'

0:00On March 19, President Trump warned that the United States will completely destroy Iran's south-pars gas field if Iran keeps striking energy sites. In Qatar, the field is the world's largest natural gas reserve shared with Qatar. This follows Israel's recent attack there, which led Iran to hit back at Qatar's key liquefied natural gas hub. Earlier this week, the Israeli strike escalated a conflict now nearly three weeks old. The Iran also targeted gas operations in the United Arab Emirates and fired missiles at Saudi Arabia. Qatar reported major damage and fires at its Rosalafan facilities, but crews contained the blazes. Oil prices spiked 6 percent to $114 a barrel, while European natural gas jumped 23 percent. Asian markets tumbled, including a 3.4 percent drop in Japan's Nikkeh index. The violence has raised fears of long-term energy shortages. Trump said America knew nothing about Israel's move, and that Israel won't target south-pars

1:01again unless Iran attacks Qatar first. Saudi leaders say all trust with Iran is broken, and they're ready for military action if needed. Qatar and the UAE labeled the strikes a serious threat to global supplies. French President Macron called for no more hits on civilian infrastructure after talks with Trump and Qatar's Emir. Attacks continue in places like the West Bank in Lebanon, with airlines suspending flights amid the chaos. Companies now expect at least another month of major disruptions.