Iranian Attacks Target Gulf Energy Infrastructure, Upping the Ante

Strikes on sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia forced the closure of key production facilities and added to growing worries about global oil and gas supplies.

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Iran war: Much of Gulf, Israel halts oil, gas production

Qatar halted LNG production while Saudi Arabia's largest refinery was hit by a drone strike. Prices spiked in response. Meanwhile, Kuwait's air defenses mistakenly shot down three US F-15 jets. Follow our live updates.

Qatar stops LNG output, Saudi Arabia closes refinery amid Middle East attacks

Qatar has halted its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after Iranian drone strikes targeted key energy facilities, while Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down its largest oil refinery following missile attacks, deepening fears of a prolonged energy crisis in the Middle East. The escalation comes as Iran retaliates against recent Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, with attacks […] The post Qatar stops LNG output, Saudi Arabia closes refinery amid Middle East attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.

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