Iranian Missile Strikes Disrupt Helium Supply, Impact Semiconductor Industry
Iranian missile strikes damaged Qatar's natural gas infrastructure, disrupting 30% of the world's helium supply, which is critical for semiconductor manufacturing. The shortage is expected to heavily impact South Korean memory producers Samsung and SK Hynix, while U.S.-based Micron Technology may benefit due to its domestic production capacity.
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