Iran ↔ liquified natural gas

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Iran is directly linked to liquified natural gas through its military actions, including strikes on regional gas infrastructure [1], [2] and its role in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has blocked global LNG supplies [3], [4].

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Iran Conflict Brief: The High Cost of Attacking Energy Infrastructure energypolicy.columbia.edu Daniel Sternoff · Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy 2 facts

accountIsraeli forces conducted strikes on the South Pars gas field in Iran, which led to retaliatory attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant and energy assets in the UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

measurementAs of March 19, 2026, the conflict in Iran has lasted for 20 days, with the Strait of Hormuz closed for three weeks, resulting in the blockage of nearly one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) and oil supplies.

Experts React | Effects of the Iran War on Energy Markets fpri.org Foreign Policy Research Institute 1 fact

claimIran’s ballistic missile attacks on Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure have caused turmoil in global energy markets.

What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets? - CSIS csis.org CSIS 1 fact

claimIranian attacks have damaged oil and gas facilities in the Mideast Gulf region, and threats against shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have halted oil and liquified natural gas (LNG) exports.