Qatar rejects media report on energy production decisions

Qatar’s International Media Office has strongly denied allegations published by The Washington Post claiming that the country’s energy production decisions were coordinated with Iran or intended to influence regional developments.

In a statement, the Office described the claims as false and said they were particularly implausible given that Qatar was, at the time, responding to Iranian missile attacks on its territory.

It added that the reports rely on what it called unreliable and fabricated sources, aimed at undermining Qatar’s mediation efforts and damaging its international reputation.

The Office also rejected suggestions that Qatar exaggerated damage to its Ras Laffan LNG facility or used it as a pretext to suspend operations.

It said the decision to declare force majeure on LNG contracts was based on security assessments by the Qatari Armed Forces, which confirmed risks to personnel safety during military escalation.

QatarEnergy, it added, has a long-standing reputation for transparency and factual reporting, and did not misrepresent the reasons behind the operational suspension.

The statement stressed that Qatar prioritises the safety of its citizens and residents above commercial interests, and warned against what it called misleading interpretations of the decision.

It also urged international media outlets, including The Washington Post, to uphold strict standards of accuracy, saying it is regrettable that the report was based on claims that could contribute to the spread of misinformation.

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— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) June 12, 2026