Kathmandu/Washington/Doha: The ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict has entered its 20th day, with tensions sharply escalating after Iran launched a missile attack on Qatar’s largest gas facility.

Attack on Key Energy Infrastructure
Iran reportedly targeted the Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing a fire and significant damage to the facility. Emergency teams were quickly deployed to control the situation.

Qatar strongly condemned the attack, stating that Iran had “crossed a red line” by targeting civilian infrastructure and critical energy facilities. Doha warned that such actions could destabilize the entire region and called for collective international efforts to de-escalate tensions.

Retaliation and Rising Threats
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a stern warning, vowing retaliation for the killing of senior security figure Ali Larijani. He stated that “every blood has a price” and promised that those responsible would face consequences.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also warned of possible attacks across the Gulf region, urging civilians to avoid major oil and gas installations in countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.

US-Israel Strikes on Iran’s Energy Sector
Earlier, the United States and Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran’s major energy infrastructure, including the South Pars Gas Field and facilities in Asaluyeh and Bushehr.

South Pars, the world’s largest natural gas field, is a critical component of Iran’s economy. Reports indicate that petrochemical plants, oil installations, and gas facilities were among the targets.

Risk of Wider Regional Conflict
The exchange of attacks on energy infrastructure has raised fears of a broader regional war, particularly as key global energy hubs become direct targets.

With both sides intensifying military actions and rhetoric, the situation remains highly volatile, posing serious risks to global energy supply and Middle East stability.