Israel Kills Iranian Officials, Spurring Escalation

Iran attacked Qatari LNG facilities, causing shutdowns at Habshan and Bab.
A ship burned off UAE coast and another was damaged off Qatar.
Israel killed Ali Larijani and General Soleimani, prompting Iranian missile attacks on Israel.
Brent crude rose to $110 as Gulf disruptions disrupted oil supply.
Over 1,300 killed in Iran and 14 in Israel, with 1 million Lebanese displaced.
Damage to oil/gas facilities may take years to repair, limiting Hormuz Strait transit.
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