Global Markets Brace as Israel Strikes Iran's Massive Natural Gas Infrastructure

Global Markets Brace as Israel Strikes Iran's Massive Natural Gas Infrastructure

2026-03-18 global

Asaluyeh, Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
On March 18, 2026, US-coordinated Israeli airstrikes hit the world’s largest natural gas field in Iran, an unprecedented move that immediately pushed Brent crude oil prices above $100.

Escalation Following High-Profile Assassinations

The Middle East conflict has entered a volatile new phase. Following the recent assassination of Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, which marked the third high-profile killing of an Iranian official in 48 hours

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