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The Qatari Ministry of Defense confirmed that Iran launched three missiles towards Qatar, two of which were intercepted, while the third struck an oil tanker. All crew members were evacuated safely with no injuries or environmental damage reported.
The Ras Laffan facility in Qatar is a crucial source of helium, supplying one-third of the world's needs for this rare gas. Any disruption at this facility could paralyze medical and technological industries worldwide.
The British Maritime Trade Operations reported that an oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 17 nautical miles north of Ras Laffan in Qatar. The crew is safe, and damage to the vessel is limited.
Ras Laffan, Qatar's hub for liquefied natural gas production, was targeted by Iranian missile strikes, resulting in significant fires and damage. These attacks come amid rising regional tensions impacting global energy markets.
Qatar's National Gas Company has declared force majeure on several long-term contracts due to an Iranian attack on the Ras Laffan facility. This decision impacts clients in Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China.