2026-03-19
15 分钟Good morning.
As strikes on key energy sites escalate, Trump's National Intelligence Director heads to Congress.
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It's Thursday, March 20th.
I'm Cecilia Lay, and this is Apple News Today.
There were strikes on vital energy infrastructure in the Middle East yesterday,
pushing up oil prices further and raising the prospect of more costly attacks in the days ahead.
The South Pars gas field has been struck in what's been widely reported as an Israeli attack.
It marks another moment of escalation.
South Pars is no ordinary target; it's the largest gas field in the world
and it serves as a lifeline for Iran's domestic energy supply,
making this attack a significant step up from simply targeting Iran's exports.
Multiple news outlets reported that the US was made aware of the strikes,
but President Trump posted later that the administration knew nothing about it
and that it would not happen again unless Iran attacked Qatar.
For its part, Qatar condemned the strikes, accusing Israel of taking a dangerous and irresponsible step.
Hours after Iran vowed retaliation, drones and missiles targeting energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Some investors are concerned that this could lead to a domino effect of strikes