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Trump threatens to blow up 'entirety' of major Iran gas field if it attacks Qatar again

What happened

Iran attacked Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility, damaging infrastructure that produces 17% of Qatar's liquefied natural gas export capacity. QatarEnergy's CEO says repairs will take three to five years to complete. The strike was reportedly in response to an earlier attack on Iran's own gas facilities.

Why people care
Qatar is one of the world's largest LNG exporters, supplying crucial energy to Europe and Asia. The facility damage has already caused European gas prices to surge 35% and pushed iran-strikes-gulf-energy-sites-oil-hits-114.html" class="story-link" title="Oil and natural gas prices soar as Iran attacks Gulf energy facilities. Brent cr">Brent crude to $116, raising concerns about global energy supply stability during an already tense geopolitical period.
The takes
Market observers say

This attack represents a significant escalation in targeting critical energy infrastructure, which could destabilize global energy markets for years. The multi-year repair timeline means sustained supply disruptions and higher energy costs, particularly impacting Europe's energy security during winter months.

Trump says

Any further attacks on Qatar's energy facilities will be met with overwhelming retaliation against Iran's gas infrastructure. He threatened to target the 'entirety' of major Iranian gas fields if Iran continues these attacks, positioning this as a red line for U.S. response.

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