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INFRASTRUCTURE
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Fatal Explosion at Qatar LNG Facility Previously Targeted by Iranian Missile
Jun 22, 2026 10:28 AM CT
Ras Laffan, Qatar
Qatar,energy infrastructure,Iranian missile strike,casualties,regional stability
Summary
A blast at the Ras Laffan LNG terminal in Qatar resulted in 13 deaths and dozens of injuries during a restart operation. While authorities attribute the incident to a technical accident, the facility's relevance to the conflict theater stems from its prior targeting by an Iranian missile in March, highlighting the vulnerability of regional energy infrastructure to state-sponsored attacks.
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Authorities say 'technical accident' caused explosion at Ras Laffan liquid natural gas plant, which was hit by Iranian missile in March; officials say no risk to environment The post 13 dead, dozens injured in blast during restart at giant Qatar fuel terminal appeared first on The Times of Israel .
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Previously targeted this facility with a missile in March, establishing it as a strategic target in the conflict theater.