Archive · 23 Jul 2026
QatarEnergy Declares Force Majeure on LNG Exports Amid US-Iran War
QatarEnergy, one of the world's biggest LNG exporters, has stopped sending LNG to some Asian countries because of problems in the Strait of Hormuz.
This is because of a war between the US and Iran, and the Houthis have blocked Saudi Arabia's navy.
The US is bombing Iran to protect ships, and Iran says it will fight back if attacked.
This could make LNG harder to get and more expensive.
QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on LNG supplies to India and South Korea due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US is conducting airstrikes against Iran to protect civilian mariners and commercial vessels in the region.
Iran has responded with a firm stance, stating that any aggression against its infrastructure will result in a strong and decisive response.
The force majeure could extend till mid-October, potentially tightening LNG supplies and spiking prices for key Asian buyers.
The conflict is expanding in both geographic scope and intensity, with the ceasefire that paused the conflict in June having ended.
- Who
- QatarEnergy, US, Iran, Houthis
- What
- Declaration of force majeure on LNG exports and military actions in the Strait of Hormuz
- When
- Ongoing, with force majeure extended till mid-October
- Where
- Strait of Hormuz, Asia (India, South Korea)
- Why
- Due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by the Houthis, exacerbated by the US-Iran war
US and Allies
Iran and Houthis
Military Actions
US and Allies
The US is conducting airstrikes against Iran to protect civilian mariners and commercial vessels in the region.
Iran and Houthis
Iran and the Houthis are responding with military actions, including a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, to defend against what they perceive as aggression.
Response to Attacks
US and Allies
The US has warned that it will target Iranian infrastructure, such as bridges and power plants, in response to any attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and Houthis
Iran has stated that any aggression against its infrastructure will result in a strong and decisive response, following an 'eye for an eye' doctrine.
- Company
- QatarEnergy
- Affected Regions
- Asia (India, South Korea)
- Global LNG Trade Share
- About a fifth
- Force Majeure Duration
- Extended till mid-October
- US Airstrikes
- 12th consecutive night
- Iran's Response
- Eye for an eye doctrine