Qatar has reopened its waters for all ships to navigate between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., following the closure of its primary LNG export facility due to an Iranian attack in March.
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The ministry declared via a statement on X that ships would be permitted to navigate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. This development comes as oil and gas markets monitor ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, keeping an eye out for signs of any reduction in regional tensions.
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⛴️????#MOTQatar #Qatar pic.twitter.com/N1r0fEkFGM— Ministry of Transport ???????? وزارة المواصلات (@MOTQatar) April 11, 2026
Following an Iranian strike in early March, Qatar had shut down the largest LNG export facility globally, resulting in a halt to tanker crossings through the Strait of Hormuz since the regional conflict escalated over a month ago.
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(Edited by : Juviraj Anchil)
