Qatar has temporarily suspended production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) following an attack linked to Iran. Authorities confirmed that the decision was made after the country’s main LNG facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City was targeted. The extent of the damage in the area remains unclear, but officials from QatarEnergy and the state news agency confirmed the production halt on Monday.

As the world’s largest LNG producer, Qatar’s suspension has raised concerns about potential disruptions in global gas supply. The Ras Laffan complex operates 14 LNG trains with a combined annual production capacity of about 77 million tons, making it a critical hub for international energy markets.

The temporary shutdown underscores the vulnerability of global energy infrastructure to regional conflicts and may influence short-term energy prices depending on how quickly Qatar can resume operations.