Nigeria, March 3 -- Qatar on Monday halted production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) after drone attacks targeted key industrial facilities, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.

The suspension affects operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to Qatar's main gas processing facilities and export terminals.

The country is one of the world's largest LNG exporters, accounting for about 20 per cent of global supply, making any disruption particularly significant for international markets.

Energy sources said the shutdown was taken as a precautionary measure following reported Iranian drone strikes on installations within the industrial complex.

However, there was no imm...