Qatar is focusing on strengthening its security and preparing for possible further attacks following Iranian air strikes on its Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, a government official said.
“We are currently focused on defending our country and dealing with the aftermath of the LNG attacks. Mediation efforts are not on our agenda at the moment,” a Qatari diplomat told Al Jazeera on condition of anonymity.
Earlier, on March 2, Qatar halted LNG production after another Iranian strike hit the Ras Laffan facility and a water tank at a power plant in Mesaieed Industrial City.
Located about 80 kilometres northeast of Doha, the Ras Laffan complex is the world’s largest LNG production hub, accounting for roughly 20 percent of global supply and playing a crucial role in meeting energy demand in both Asia and Europe.
#from Al Jazeera