PBS News Hour - Full Show March 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Mar 19, 2026
Liz Landers, White House correspondent known for covering political communication, Susan Ziade, former U.S. ambassador and regional security expert, and Senator Rick Scott, Florida Republican focused on defense policy. They discuss strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure and global oil price shocks. They examine Tehran’s atmosphere under attack, U.S. policy and funding debates, and viral social media messaging about the conflict.
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Energy Attacks Sent Global Prices Soaring
- Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure rapidly raised Brent crude to $119 a barrel and disrupted major export hubs.
- Iran struck facilities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE while Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG trains were damaged, cutting supply that fuels 20% of global LNG.
South Pars Damage Threatens Electricity And Helium
- South Pars is a jointly owned Iran-Qatar gas field critical to Iran's domestic electricity and to Qatar's LNG exports that supply global markets.
- Damage or attacks on the field threaten electricity, fertilizer and 30% of the world's helium used in semiconductors and medical imaging.
Gulf States May Hedge Rather Than Break With U.S.
- Gulf states likely will hedge their long-term security relationships rather than abruptly break ties with the U.S.
- Expect more diplomatic engagement with Europe or regional actors as insurance after disruptions from the U.S.-initiated conflict.