DOHA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari on Wednesday condemned the Israeli targeting of facilities linked to Iran's South Pars gas field, which is an extension of Qatar's North Field.

In a statement on X, Al-Ansari warned that targeting energy infrastructure in the region threatens global energy security and regional stability, describing it as a "dangerous and irresponsible step" amid the ongoing military escalation.

He added that attacks on energy infrastructure pose risks not only to global energy supplies but also to the peoples of the region and the surrounding environment.

Al-Ansari reiterated Qatar's longstanding position on the need to avoid targeting vital facilities and called on all parties to exercise restraint and adhere to international law.

He also urged efforts toward de-escalation in a manner that preserves the security and stability of the region.

Earlier in the day, Iranian state media reported that Iran's natural gas facilities associated with the offshore South Pars field had been attacked. ■