Qatar warns of 'industrial catastrophe' if Hormuz blockade continues

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a global priority, warning of an 'industrial catastrophe' if the shipping crisis continues, as commodity-vessel transits through the strait averaged just 10 ships a day over the prior 10 days -- the lowest level since May.

Why this matters. Qatar is the world's largest LNG exporter and depends on Hormuz transit; its public catastrophe warning signals Gulf state pressure is building on Washington and Tehran to restore shipping before Qatari gas exports are further disrupted.