Tehran, following a strike on its South Pars field, said it would respond forcefully to any further attacks on its energy sector. "If it is repeated again, further attacks on your energy infrastructure and that of your allies will not stop until it is completely destroyed." Saudi Arabia also said it intercepted drones targeting energy infrastructure in the east, while debris from a ballistic missile landed near a refinery south of Riyadh. - 'Cowardly assassination' -French President Emmanuel Macron said he had spoken to his US counterpart Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar, and called for a moratorium on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure. Strikes also hit multiple sites overnight, while Iranian media reported fresh bombardment across several regions, including Tehran.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 19, 2026 03:02 UTC