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Iran Launches Missiles at Israel, Qatar Condemns Gas Field Strikes

Iran launched missiles toward Israeli territory, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. The strikes follow reported Israeli attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, including a gas facility at Bushehr. Qatar has formally condemned the targeting of facilities linked to Iran's major South Pars gas field, warning against attacks on energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Iran's IRGC claims to have struck over 100 targets in Tel Aviv in retaliation for the death of a former official.

Key Points: Iran-Israel Missile Strikes Escalate, Qatar Condemns Attacks

  • Missiles launched from Iran to Israel
  • Qatar condemns strikes on gas facilities
  • IRGC claims hitting 100+ Tel Aviv targets
  • South Pars gas facility fire controlled
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Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel; Qatar condemns strike on South Pars gas facilities in Iran

Iran fires missiles at Israel, escalating conflict. Qatar condemns strikes on Iran's South Pars gas facilities. Tensions rise in West Asia.

"Iran warned it would respond to strikes on its gas sites by targeting the 'enemy infrastructure' - Al Jazeera"

Tehran, March 18

Missiles were launched from Iran towards Israeli territory, Israel's military said, as tensions escalated following reported strikes on energy infrastructure linked to Iran's major gas field, according to Al Jazeera.

The Israeli military said missiles had been fired from Iran towards its territory, in the latest developments in the ongoing confrontation between the two countries.

Earlier, Iran issued an evacuation warning to people living near oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report cited by Al Jazeera.

Meanwhile, a fire that broke out at Iran's South Pars gas facility has been brought under control, and no casualties have been reported so far, a regional governor said, according to Iran's Fars news agency as cited by Al Jazeera.

According to Al Jazeera, Qatar condemned the targeting of natural gas facilities linked to Iran's South Pars field, warning against attacks on energy infrastructure amid the escalating West Asia conflict.

Israeli fighter jets had struck a gas facility in Bushehr, Iran, according to reports cited by Al Jazeera, as Iran is set to target "enemy infrastructure" following attacks on its gas sites.

According to Al Jazeera, Iran warned it would respond to strikes on its gas sites by targeting the "enemy infrastructure".

Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday said it had struck more than 100 targets in the city of Tel Aviv in retaliation for the martyrdom of Ali Larijani, Iran's former top security official.

In a statement on Wednesday, the IRGC announced hitting the targets during the 61st wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4.

The hostile objects, it added, were targeted using multi-warhead Khorramshahr-4 and Qadr missiles as well as Emad and Kheibar Shekan projectiles.

The IRGC said Operation True Promise 4 had so far either killed or injured more than 230 Zionists.

Earlier, a funeral ceremony was underway in Tehran on Wednesday for top security official, Ali Larijani, and head of the Basij forces, Major General Gholamreza Soleimani, according to the Iranian state media Press TV.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The cycle of retaliation is scary. Over 100 targets in Tel Aviv? The human cost on both sides must be terrible. India has always advocated for peaceful resolution of disputes. This escalation helps no one.
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David E
Qatar condemning the strike on gas facilities is significant. They are a major player. This isn't just Israel-Iran anymore; it's pulling in the entire region's energy infrastructure. A very dangerous precedent.
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Aman W
Our government's balanced foreign policy is being tested. We have good relations with both the Gulf nations and Israel. Hope our diplomats are working behind the scenes to calm things. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
The report mentions "martyrdom" of Iranian officials. The language used by state media really shapes the narrative. While I understand the need for retaliation, targeting civilian infrastructure like gas fields is unacceptable.
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Karthik V
With all respect to the gravity of the situation, I feel the media coverage is very one-sided, relying heavily on Al Jazeera and Iranian state media. Where is the Israeli or independent account of the damage? We need balanced reporting.
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Nisha Z
My heart goes out to all the innocent people caught in this. War only brings suffering. As a mother, I can't imagine the fear of families in Tel Aviv

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