Qatar expels Iranian attaches after LNG facility strike

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 19, 2026 at 01:20 AM

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In March 2026, Qatar expelled Iranian military and security attaches following a missile strike on Ras Laffan, the world's largest LNG production facility. According to NewsFeedQatar, the Iranian missiles caused "extensive damage" to the facility. The expulsion occurred after the attack, suggesting a link between the Iranian attaches and the incident. Al Jazeera's Victoria Gatenby reported on the details of the expulsion and the damage to the LNG facility. The action by Qatar signals a significant diplomatic response to the attack on its critical energy infrastructure.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Victoria Gatenby 30% Al Jazeera 40% Ras Laffan 70% LNG Facility Strike 75% Iran ×280% Qatar 90%

Keywords

qatar 90% lng facility 90% missile strike 80% iran 80% expulsion 70% ras laffan 70% military attaches 60% liquefied natural gas 60%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

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70%

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Qatar

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