Explosion at Qatar gas plantExplosion at Qatar gas plant kills 13, injures dozens
An explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial area gas processing facility killed 13 people and injured dozens on June 22, according to Qatari officials.
The blast struck a major liquefied natural gas hub in one of the world’s most important energy exporters, raising concerns about worker safety and supply reliability.
- Ras Laffan was built in the 1990s as a planned industrial city.
- Qatar ranks among the world's leading exporters of liquefied natural gas.
- Many energy workers in Qatar are foreign nationals recruited under contract.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
