Published on
22/06/2026 - 5:56 GMT+2
An explosion tore through Qatar's key natural gas export terminal on Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that injured at least 54 people and leaving another 18 were still unaccounted for hours later.
The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world's top natural gas producers.
Qatar shut down its production after Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz meant it couldn't get shipments out to its clients. With Iran loosening its grip on the strait as negotiations continue over a permanent end to the war, Qatar began work to try to restart its export terminal.
