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Iran Attacks Energy Targets, DHS Confirmation Hearing, Cesar Chavez Abuse Allegations

March 19, 2026·13 min·3-min readroundtablenews
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Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on major energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, targeting the world's largest natural gas field and liquefied natural gas plant, triggering spikes in oil prices and raising fears of a broader regional conflict that could destabilize global energy supp

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Aya BatraouiMarkwayne MullenCesar ChavezDolores HuertaGavin NewsomGreg Abbott

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