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Iran again threatens to destroy region’s energy facilities if own attacked

Iran again threatens to destroy region’s energy facilities if own attacked
Macron slams Mideast energy strikes as "reckless escalation"; Germany’s Merz welcomes Trump’s readiness to end Middle East fighting.
Updated 19 Mar, 2026 04:16pm

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