Your Weekly Guide: 16-20 March 2026

On Wednesday, Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gas field — the world’s largest — prompting Tehran to retaliate by hitting energy sites in Qatar, the UAE, and Kuwait. This escalation pushed oil and gas prices higher and angered US President Donald Trump, who said he was unaware of Israel’s strike and warned Iran to stop its attacks. Photo: AFP

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