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🇶🇦🇺🇸🇮🇷Iranian Strikes Halt Qatar Gas, Triggering US Helium Supply Crisis A disruption at a major gas facility in Qatar has triggered a significant global helium shortage, forcing supplier Airgas Inc. to curtail deliveries to American customers. Some clients will see their supply cut by as much as half, alongside facing new fees. The shortage directly impacts critical US sectors, including healthcare for MRI operations and advanced semiconductor manufacturing for companies like NVIDIA. In response, suppliers are prioritizing medical needs over industrial uses. The disruption stems from Iranian strikes on regional energy infrastructure, which halted Qatar's LNG production. Consequently, Airgas has declared force majeure, threatening to create significant delays for chip giants like TSMC and further straining the global AI supply chain. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated