Trump Warns Iran: 'Destroy South Pars Field'

0:00On March 19, President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran over its massive south par's natural gas field, the world's largest. He said Israel would halt further strikes there after recently hitting the site, but if Iran attacks Qatar's energy facilities again, the United. States would destroy the entire field with unprecedented force. This came amid escalating violence, with Israel striking first, and Iran firing back at gas sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Markets reacted sharply, with oil prices surging past $110 a barrel, and Asian shares dropping early Wednesday. United States stocks also fell as inflation worries grew alongside the energy crunch. Iranian officials called the exchanges a full-scale economic war, noting that natural gas power is 80% of their electricity. Global leaders voiced alarm, with Saudi Arabia declaring trust with Iran shattered and reserving the right to strike back.

1:00Gulf states accused Tehan of targeting them over alleged United States operations from their soil. The attacks have disrupted Persian Gulf energy flows, raising fears of the worst supply crisis since the 1970s oil shocks. Military plans are advancing too, as the Pentagon seeks $200 billion from Congress to fund the conflict now in its third week. People are weighing thousands more troops to secure the straight-of-war moves, protect oil tankers, and possibly seize key Iranian sites like Harg. Island, though ground forces carry big political risks, tensions show no signs of easing, with the United States strikes continuing against Iran's navy and missiles, all aimed at crippling its capabilities and, preventing nuclear advances, leaving the region on edge for what comes next.