oil field
noun
: a region rich in petroleum deposits
especially
: one that has been brought into production
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Iran has also targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations, aiming at generating enough global economic pain to pressure the United States and Israel to end their strikes.
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Kirsten Grieshaber, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Iranian counterattacks have also targeted refineries and oil fields in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
—Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Some other oil fields have been targeted, according to Saudi government statements.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Israeli strikes on Iranian oil fields and Iranian drone attacks elsewhere have forced production to slow or halt, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed over fear of vessels being targeted by Tehran.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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Kirsten Grieshaber, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Iranian counterattacks have also targeted refineries and oil fields in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
—Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Some other oil fields have been targeted, according to Saudi government statements.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Israeli strikes on Iranian oil fields and Iranian drone attacks elsewhere have forced production to slow or halt, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed over fear of vessels being targeted by Tehran.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Oil field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20field. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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