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Iran is directly linked to the South Pars/North Dome gas field as it is the country's largest domestic energy source, accounting for approximately 70% of its total gas production as noted in [1] and [2]. The field is shared between Iran and Qatar, and its status as a critical Iranian asset was the focal point of the Israeli military strikes described in [3], [4], and [5].
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Iran Conflict Brief: The High Cost of Attacking Energy Infrastructure energypolicy.columbia.edu 6 facts
accountIsraeli forces conducted strikes on the South Pars gas field in Iran, which led to retaliatory attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant and energy assets in the UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
claimThe South Pars gas field in Iran and the North Field in Qatar are the same geological infrastructure and constitute the largest gas field in the world.
accountFollowing the Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field, Iran retaliated by causing extensive damage to Qatar's Ras Laffan, which is the world's largest LNG plant, and targeted oil fields and refineries in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
accountOn March 18th, Israel launched an attack on the South Pars gas field, which is the largest gas field in Iran and accounts for approximately 70% of Iran's total gas production.
accountOn March 18, 2026, Israel, with the apparent support of the Trump administration, targeted the South Pars gas field, which is the largest gas field on Earth, shared by Qatar and Iran, and Iran's largest domestic energy source.
claimPresident Donald Trump expressed reservations regarding an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field and the potential targeting of oil installations on Iran's Kharg Island.