Qatar’s prime minister said on Thursday that Iran’s attack on a major gas facility contradicts Tehran’s claims it is only targeting U.S. interests in the Gulf.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated there were “persistent Iranian claims that these attacks are against American interests,” but said “this claim is rejected and cannot be accepted.”
He added that
the clear proof of this is the attack that took place yesterday that targeted a natural gas facility in the State of Qatar.
Iran has struck at the heart of the global energy system, unleashing two waves of missile attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan—home to the world’s largest LNG hub—causing “extensive damage” and sending shockwaves through already fragile markets. Energy markets reacted sharply to the developments. Oil prices rose by 5%, while European gas prices surged by 35%.
