The United States and Israel are believed to be responsible for an assault on Iranian energy infrastructure. Reports, originating from Gazeta Express on March 18, 2026, at 13:57, indicate that portions of Iran’s oil and natural gas operations were targeted on Wednesday. Iranian state media, specifically Tasnim, confirmed the attack, noting that the precise degree of damage remains unclear.
Tasnim identified South Pars, a significant natural gas field, and Asaluyeh, a complex housing oil and petrochemical facilities, as key targets. CNN subsequently corroborated this information. Adding to the situation, the Iranian semi-official news agency Fars detailed “powerful explosions” heard at multiple refineries within Asaluyeh.
Fars further reported that “some storage depots and gas facility zones in various phases” of the refinery complex were impacted. They stated that personnel had been moved to secure locations and that response teams were deployed. The incident underscores the vulnerability of Iran’s vital oil and natural gas resources.
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Iran asserts that the United States and Israel conducted an attack against its energy installations.
Iran asserts that the United States and Israel launched attacks against its petroleum and natural gas installations.