Iran strikes Qatar LNG hub in cross-border gas war; global
Iranian missiles struck the Ras Laffan industrial city twice within 12 hours, causing extensive damage to one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities that supplies up to 40% of Europe and Asia with energy today morning reports indicate significant disruptions at QatarEnergy sites.
Key Points
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1Iran launched missile attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial city within less than 12 hours.
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2The strikes caused extensive damage to the world's largest LNG facility, which supplies about one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas exports.
Developments
Perspectives
Iran launched a missile attack on the Ras Laffan industrial city in Qatar within less than 12 hours, causing significant damage to this important energy hub of Gulf states.
— [Mar 19, 08:39] ¿Qué es la instalación de Ras Laffan en Qatar y por qué los ataques de Irán podrían prolongar la crisis energética? (Krdo)Iran's missile attacks have caused extensive damage at the liquefied natural gas facilities in Ras Laffan, which processes and exports 20% of global LNG supply.
— [Mar 19, 07:17] Iran hits Qatar gas plant (Arynews)Crossed attacks on oil fields are occurring simultaneously; the site where these explosions occurred is located in Ras Laffan and was hit by Iranian missiles that caused extensive damage.
— [Mar 19, 08:35] Gli attacchi incrociati a giacimenti e impianti di gas (Today.it)The total war on natural resources has led to plants being set ablaze after crossed raids in Iran and Qatar; the direct effects of this conflict are expected to impact Italy.
— [Mar 19, 07:52] Guerra totale sul gas: impianti in fiamme dopo i raid incrociati in Iran e Qatar. Gli effetti diretti sull'Italia (Today.it)The strategic sites struck by these attacks are causing concern worldwide and represent a total war on natural resources.
— [Mar 19, 05:46] Guerre au Moyen-Orient : gaz, pétrole... ces sites stratégiques frappes qui inquiètent le monde (Actu.fr)