Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas terminal kills 13, injures 66 during resumption of operations after Iranian strike
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An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan natural gas export terminal killed at least 13 people and injured 66 others as workers attempted to resume operations following an earlier Iranian bombing during the war. The blast occurred amid ongoing disruptions to global energy markets, as Qatar—one of the world's top natural gas producers—had shut down production due to Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. The incident threatens further chaos in global energy markets as negotiations continue.
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The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, as Qatar remains one of the world's top natural gas producers.
Qatar shut down its production after Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz meant it couldn't get shipments out to clients.
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