Iran war could reopen EU debate over Russian gas, Norway says

OSLO, March 3 (Reuters) - The impact on energy flows of U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran ‌and Iran's drone and missile launches against its neighbours ‌could reopen debate in the European Union over banning Russian natural gas ​imports, Norway's energy minister said on Tuesday.

European gas prices have jumped 75% this week, hitting multi-year highs as hostilities in and around Iran have impacted gas exports from the Gulf.

Major liquefied ‌natural gas (LNG) exporter Qatar ⁠halted production on Monday.

"The EU has been very clear that they want to liberate themselves ⁠from Russian oil and gas, but then the events of the last three-four days have also been difficult," Norway's Energy Minister ​Terje Aasland ​told a conference in Oslo.

"With ​the geopolitical situation we ‌see now, I believe the debate will be revived," Aasland said.