Qatar’s Main Gas Facility Suffers 'Extensive Damage' As Iran Attacks Gulf Energy Sites

Last Updated:March 19, 2026, 01:25 IST

Iranian attacks caused fires and extensive damage at Qatar's Ras Laffan area, which houses the world's largest LNG production facility, after a warning by the IRGC.

Iran carried out attacks on energy infrastructure in Gulf countries, sparking fires at key facilities in Qatar and interceptions in Saudi Arabia, after a warning by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday following an Israeli attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field.

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior reported a fire in the Ras Laffan area, which houses the world’s largest LNG production facility, after an “Iranian targeting." QatarEnergy, the world’s second-largest LNG exporter, also confirmed “extensive damage" to its main gas facility after the Iranian attack.

“Emergency response teams were deployed immediately to contain the resulting fires, as extensive damage has been caused. All personnel have been accounted for and no casualties have been reported at this time," the company said.

Qatar said it came under an Iranian attack, involving five ballistic missiles. “Civil Defence has initially brought the fire in Ras Laffan under control, with no injuries reported," the ministry said, in a later post on X.

Qatar’s Foreign Affairs Ministry condemned the strikes as a “flagrant violation of the state’s sovereignty, as well as a direct threat to its national security." It reiterated its call for Iran to refrain from targeting civilian facilities and energy infrastructure.

The ministry accused Iran of persisting in “targeting it and neighbouring countries, pursuing an irresponsible approach that undermines regional security and threatens international peace." It also alleged that Iran has pursued escalatory politics that “are pushing the region towards the abyss."

Ras Laffan, located 80 km north of Doha, is an energy-industry hub and hosts several international companies.

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