The report also mentions that oil facilities in Assaluyeh were targeted in the attacks.
In response to these events, Iran issued an urgent warning calling for the evacuation of petrochemical facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, as reported by Clash Report.
Iranian military sources, citing information from the Fars agency, stated that they intend to respond to the strikes by attacking "enemy infrastructure" that was previously considered safe.
According to Fars, the attack on gas facilities is regarded as a "war crime," which will be met with retaliation.
Majed al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Israel's strikes on facilities related to the Iranian South Pars field are a dangerous and irresponsible step amid the current military escalation in the region.
He also emphasized that attacks on energy infrastructure could threaten global energy security and the safety of the region's population, as well as the environment.
Al-Ansari noted the necessity to avoid attacks on vital facilities and urged all parties to exercise restraint and adhere to international norms, striving for de-escalation to ensure security and stability in the region.
According to the Iranian Fars agency, the situation at the South Pars gas processing plant is under control following reports of an Israeli attack, according to the governor of Assaluyeh.
Fire crews have reportedly managed to extinguish the blaze, and there is currently no information about casualties.
According to FT, Iran may continue to escalate in the Persian Gulf, which could drag on for "months or years."
Analysts warn that Tehran is capable of intensifying its actions against energy infrastructure in the region following successful attacks on oil and gas fields.
Amid limited exports and a lack of storage capacity, many oil and gas fields are already reducing production. Tehran is also targeting ports, fuel depots, and processing plants.
The Port of Fujairah, an important export route for the UAE, remains non-operational following recent attacks. Iran may direct its actions towards other export routes, such as the Saudi "East-West" pipeline to the Red Sea and pipelines from Iraq to Turkey.
Analyst Sol Kavonik from MST Financial believes that Iran may attempt to inflict long-term damage to oil and gas production by attacking liquefied natural gas facilities or larger fields.
An attack on an LNG production facility would pose a serious problem, as restoring equipment could take several years, he added.
Rob West from the consulting firm Thunder Said Energy noted that Iran could use its drones to seriously disrupt international infrastructure and shipping for an extended period.
The EU is concerned about panic buying and a potential rise in gas prices — reports Politico.
The European Union requires its countries to maintain gas reserves at 90% ahead of winter — a measure introduced after the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022. However, this year, due to a cold winter, reserves had fallen to less than 30% by March, the lowest level since 2022.
The sharp rise in gas prices caused by Iranian attacks complicates the task of replenishing reserves for the next winter.
Officials and industry representatives warn that countries may attempt to meet these goals simultaneously, leading to increased demand and prices if regulations are not relaxed.
At least three countries believe that the EU should introduce flexible frameworks, including a 30% reduction in the target, as well as create a new mechanism for coordinating gas purchases.
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