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Gulf states rush to protect energy infrastructure

Iran warned on Tuesday that “not one liter of oil” would be exported from the Gulf while US and Israeli strikes continue.

The tanker, Bantry Bay unloads its cargo at the Navigator Terminals, an oil storage depot along the River Thames on March 10, 2026 in London, England. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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As the conflict threatens the region’s role as the world’s main energy supplier, Gulf governments face a difficult decision: how to protect exports, stabilize markets and shield their economies from a prolonged disruption.

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