An oil tanker leased to QatarEnergy was struck by an Iranian cruise missile in Qatari waters near the Ras Laffan industrial hub, home to the world’s largest LNG export facility. Qatar said three missiles were launched, with two intercepted and one hitting the Aqua 1 fuel tanker. The vessel sustained damage above the waterline, but no casualties or environmental impact were reported. The strike comes as tensions escalate across the Gulf amid the ongoing Iran conflict and growing threats to global energy infrastructure.
01 April,2026 08:16 PM IST
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing mounting scrutiny after controversial remarks targeting Iranian clerics and framing the ongoing conflict with Iran in religious terms. His references to biblical scripture, combined with claims describing Iranian leadership as “fanatical,” have sparked concerns over the growing role of faith-based rhetoric inside Pentagon decision-making. WATCH
21 March,2026 01:41 AM IST
The Middle East conflict has taken a dangerous turn as Iran launches strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy hub, one of the world’s most critical LNG processing centres. The attack follows Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field, triggering a sharp escalation in the region. US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning, saying any further attacks could lead to a devastating response targeting Iran’s key energy infrastructure. With global oil prices already rising and energy markets on edge, fears of a prolonged supply shock are growing.
19 March,2026 06:52 PM IST
Iran war is taking a dangerous turn as tensions in West Asia escalate rapidly. A drone struck near Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu refinery signalling a dangerous shift in the conflict toward critical energy infrastructure. The targeted facility, part of the SAMREF joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, plays a key role in global oil supply, raising alarm across international markets. The attack follows Iranian warnings and comes amid retaliatory strikes linked to US and Israeli actions on Iran’s energy assets, including the South Pars gas field. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and alternative routes like Yanbu and Fujairah under pressure, global energy flows are facing severe disruption.
19 March,2026 06:51 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
