Qatar holds Emergency Energy talks over impact of Israeli strikes on Iran

Qatar held urgent talks with major energy firms to assess risks and prevent disruptions to global gas exports amid strikes.

Qatar has held emergency talks with major international energy companies after recent Israeli airstrikes hit a massive gas field Iran shares with Qatar. The country warned that further strikes could severely impact gas exports.

According to a Reuters report published on June 20, Qatar’s Energy Minister, Saad Al-Kaabi, has urged companies to inform Western governments of the global consequences if Qatar’s LNG output is disrupted. Diplomats told Reuters that as much as 20% of the world’s LNG supply could be affected.

Qatar is the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas and co-owns the offshore North Field gas reservoir with Iran. Energy experts fear that damage to this critical gas field could stop production entirely, destabilizing international energy markets.

QatarEnergy also warned that any further strikes on Iranian infrastructure — including nuclear sites such as the Bushehr power plant — could cause serious environmental hazards in the Persian Gulf. The company emphasized that the risks could be far-reaching and long-term.

Doha condemned Israel’s recent attacks as “reckless” and called for all parties to exercise restraint. The Qatari government reiterated the need for diplomatic solutions to prevent a deeper international crisis.

Analysts say that sustained disruption to Qatar’s gas exports would pose serious risks to Europe’s energy security, especially amid ongoing regional instability.

As tensions escalate, Qatar continues to advocate for calm and responsible diplomacy. Observers warn that the continuation of such attacks could have long-lasting effects on both regional stability and the global energy economy.

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