Qatar: Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Energy Markets
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'Anything that affects Qatar is quickly reflected in markets and consumers everywhere,' Sheikh Tamim says
Qatar: Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Energy Markets
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said Tuesday that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to facilities at Ras Laffan had disrupted a significant portion of Qatar’s exports, noting that the country accounts for about one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas trade, making any developments affecting it likely to impact markets and consumers.
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, said that Qatar had been attacked on its territory by Iran in flagrant violation of its sovereignty, the provisions of international law and the principles of good-neighbourliness.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Qatar’s Emir Slams Iran’s Attack as a ‘Flagrant Violation’ of Sovereignty, Says Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruptions Hit National Exports
Qatar’s emir condemns an Iranian attack as Hormuz disruptions and Ras Laffan damage threaten energy exports, Gulf security and global LNG supplies.
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