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Blast at Qatar gas facility leaves at least 54 hurt, 18 missing

An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that hurt at least 54 people as another 18 were still missing hours later. The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world’s top natural gas producers. Qatar shut down its production after Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz...

22 Jun 2026, 02:52 UTCSource: South China Morning PostOriginal source

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⚠️ This is a probabilistic forecast, not a guarantee. Accuracy is measured only on resolved scenarios; monitor confirmation indicators below.
A
Эскалация73% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Immediate: Increased military activity by Iran and potential fo
Horizon: 7–30 days
B
Статус-кво20% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Immediate: Increased military activity by Iran and potential fo
Horizon: 7–30 days
C
Деэскалация7% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Immediate: Increased military activity by Iran and potential fo
Horizon: 7–30 days