Arab countries that house US bases have condemned Iran’s missile strikes on their oil and gas facilities
The foreign ministers of 12 Arab and Muslim states have called on Iran to stop attacks on their civilian, energy, and transport infrastructure after an Iranian missile struck the world’s largest liquefied natural gas terminal in Qatar.
The price of gas is soaring in the UK and Europe following the attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy complex.
The Iranian attack followed an Israeli strike on their South Pars gas field.
RT reports: Surging oil and gas prices prompted France to call for a moratorium on strikes targeting energy facilities, while US President Donald Trump said Israel would not attack the South Pars field unless Iran “unwisely decides to attack” Qatar.
Iran has intensified its strikes on Israel, firing missiles toward Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport. The attacks come in response to the killing of Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, top security official Ali Larijani, and Brigadier General Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of the Basij paramilitary force.
US President Donald Trump earlier criticized NATO members and partner nations for not joining the war on Iran after a number of allies refused to heed his call to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz. He accused them of doing nothing for the US “in time of need” despite enjoying American military aid and protection.
Meanwhile, global oil prices are trading above $110 per barrel, more than 40% higher than before the Iran war began, stoking fears of a deeper energy crisis.
Here are the latest developments:
- Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed retaliation for the killing of Larijani and other top officials.
- Four people were injured in Saudi Arabia after eight Iranian missiles were intercepted near Riyadh, Saudi officials said on Wednesday.
- Qatar expelled Iranian diplomats after condemning an attack on the world’s largest LNG production facility in Ras Laffan.