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Iran's Ras Laffan Strike: India Faces Energy Crisis, Terror Arrests, Air Travel Relief

QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar March 2, 2026. File Photo/Reuters

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Firstpost•21-03-2026, 10:04

Iran's Ras Laffan Strike: India Faces Energy Crisis, Terror Arrests, Air Travel Relief

•Iran's strike on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility, a major global supplier, could severely impact India's energy security and fuel inflation.
•Seven foreign nationals, including an American filmmaker-turned-mercenary Matthew VanDyke, were arrested in India on terror charges linked to insurgent training in Myanmar.
•India receives relief from LPG shortages as the carrier Shivalik successfully transits the Strait of Hormuz, bringing 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG.
•Indian government mandates airlines to offer over 60% of seats for free selection, aiming to make air travel more affordable and accessible.
•India explores collaboration with European sixth-generation fighter jet programs (GCAP or FCAS) to advance its combat aviation capabilities.

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