Israeli air forces attacked the South Pars gas field in Iran - described as the largest in the world - with key infrastructure completely disabled, according to Iranian media.

South Pars represents a central pillar of Iran's energy industry, and its destruction is considered one of the heaviest blows to the country's energy sector.

Following the attack, global oil prices surged dramatically, with Brent and Urals crude oil exceeding 100 dollars per barrel, increasing pressure on the world economy.

Iranian authorities warned neighboring Persian Gulf countries to evacuate their petrochemical facilities, indicating that additional strikes may follow.

Some analysts attribute responsibility for the escalation to US President Donald Trump, while others note that Israel is exploiting the circumstances to inflict maximum damage on Iranian infrastructure. The attack heightens regional tensions with the risk of the conflict spreading to a wider front.