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Iran War Is Now Oil War: Tit-For-Tat Attacks On Gas Fields, Saudis Warn Iran ‘Patience Limited’

| Mar 20, 2026, 01:25:30 AM | TOI.in
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The West Asia conflict spirals into a full-blown oil war, shaking global markets. Donald Trump warns of striking Iran’s South Pars Gas Field if Qatar’s LNG sites are hit again. Iran-Israel attacks on key energy hubs escalate tensions, with Saudi Arabia hinting at entering the war. Reports of Iranian drones near a US base close to the White House trigger high alert, with officials like Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth in focus. The Pentagon seeks an additional $200 billion, signalling a deepening conflict.

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'Lot Of Stake In The Region': Tharoor Says India Should Lead Efforts To End West Asia Conflict

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said India should take a leading role in ending the West Asia conflict, given its stake in the region and the impact on innocent people. He highlighted that 60-80% of India’s LPG and LNG supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that disruptions could cause severe shortages. Tharoor stressed that major world leaders must act responsibly to stop the conflict, emphasizing India’s right to speak out and urge both sides to halt hostilities for the sake of regional stability and energy security.#westasia #pmindia #shashitharoor #straithormuz #lpg #lng #energysecurity #diplomacy #israel #iran #middleeast #globalenergy #india #peace #stability

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