Qatar says Iran missile attack sparks fire, causes damage at gas facility

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 18, 2026 at 07:59 PM

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Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned an Iranian missile attack on the Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major gas facility, causing a fire and "extensive damage." The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, prompted a response from civil defense teams, though QatarEnergy reported no casualties. This incident follows Iran's threat to target Gulf region oil and gas facilities, including Ras Laffan, in retaliation for alleged Israeli attacks on Iranian gasfields. Qatar considers the attack a violation of its sovereignty and a threat to its national security. The incident also follows Qatar's suspension of LNG production on March 2 after attacks on the Ras Laffan facility and a power plant in Mesaieed Industrial City.

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South Pars gasfield 30% United Arab Emirates 30% Saudi Arabia 30% United States 40% Israel 40% Mesaieed Industrial City ×250% QatarEnergy 60% Ras Laffan Industrial City ×370% Iran ×480% Qatar ×790%

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missile attack 90% gas facility 80% qatar 80% iran 70% ras laffan 70% fire 60% damage 60% escalation 50% lng production 50%

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