Ras Laffan Industrial City was reportedly attacked as Qatar comes under Iran missile fire.
19:43, Wed, Mar 18, 2026 Updated: 19:43, Wed, Mar 18, 2026
Ras Laffan was reportedly attacked (Image: X)
Ras Laffan oil refinery in Qatar has reportedly been attacked in an Iranian missile strike. "Emergency response teams were deployed immediately to contain the resulting fires, as extensive damage has been caused," QatarEnergy wrote on social media.
All staff members are accounted for, and there are currently no casualties, the statement said. Ras Laffan is home to a refinery that Iranian state media had earlier said was a target and should be evacuated. The oil refinery is one of the world’s leading LNG production sites, coming under focus after Iran issued threats of retaliation.
"Qatar, in its statement, said it "reserves its right to respond" and confirmed it will "not hesitate to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens".
Qatar says the "brazen" missile attacks are a "direct threat to its national security and the stability of the region".
"The Iranian side continues its escalatory policies that are pushing the region toward the abyss and drawing in countries that are not parties to this crisis into the circle of conflict," the country's foreign ministry wrote on social media.
The full statement from Qatar Energy read: "Industrial City QatarEnergy confirms that Ras Laffan Industrial City this evening has been the subject of missile attacks.
"Emergency response teams were deployed immediately to contain the resulting fires, as extensive damage has been caused.
"All personnel have been accounted for and no casualties have been reported at this time.
"QatarEnergy will continue to communicate the latest available information."
QatarEnergy Statement on Missile Attacks on Ras Laffan Industrial City
QatarEnergy confirms that Ras Laffan Industrial City this evening has been the subject of missile attacks.
Emergency response teams were deployed immediately to contain the resulting fires, as extensive\u2026
Qatar's state-owned petroleum company says "extensive damage" has been caused.
"Emergency response teams were deployed immediately to contain the resulting fires, as extensive damage has been caused," QatarEnergy wrote on social media.
Iranian state media previously said refinery was a target
Ras Laffan is home to a refinery that Iranian state media had earlier said was a target and should be evacuated.
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