"We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the Terrorist Regime of Iran," Trump said on Truth Social. Vital energy infrastructure in Iran and neighbouring Gulf states has been attacked, sending oil prices up 50% and threatening a global economic shock. Israel said Saturday's attacks on Iran included Tehran, Karaj, west of the capital, and the central city of Isfahan. Four Hezbollah militants were killed in southern Lebanon, one in a "ground engagement" and three using tank fire, it said. European gas prices surgeNatural gas prices in Europe surged as much as 35% this week as Iran and Israel hit some of the region's most important gas infrastructure.

Source: Irish Independent March 22, 2026 17:57 UTC