Strikes on gas facilities inside Iran are raising fresh concerns that the ongoing conflict is expanding into a broader campaign targeting critical energy infrastructure—a move that could have global economic consequences.

Recent reports indicate that Iranian gas sites, including facilities in key regions such as Isfahan and Khorramshahr, have been hit in attacks attributed to U.S. and Israeli operations. While Iranian officials claim that gas supply has not been significantly disrupted, the incidents mark a notable escalation into the country’s vital energy sector.

One of the most significant developments came earlier this month with the strike on the South Pars gas field—the world’s largest natural gas reserve and a cornerstone of Iran’s domestic energy supply. The attack reportedly damaged infrastructure and temporarily reduced production, highlighting the vulnerability of even heavily protected strategic assets.