A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker on a digital screen at the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Qatar said Monday it halted liquefied natural gas production due to attacks by Iran on two key operating facilities, as the Islamic Republic widened retaliatory strikes to target regional energy infrastructure of its Persian Gulf neighbors.

Qatar is one of the world's largest providers of LNG. About 20% of global LNG exports come from the Gulf, primarily Qatar, and are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, according to energy consulting firm Kpler.

Qatar's Defense Ministry said earlier that two drones launched from Iran had struck facilities in the country, although there were no casualties. QatarEnergy, a state-owned energy company, said the attack hit its facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City.