The government of Qatar has rejected explanations offered by Iran regarding recent missile strikes, insisting that evidence indicates the attacks hit civilian areas and key infrastructure within its territory.
Qatar’s position was conveyed during a telephone conversation between the country’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, amid rising tensions in the region.
According to a statement issued by the Qatar News Agency, the Iranian minister maintained that the missile strikes were aimed at American interests in the region and were not intended to target Qatar.
However, Al Thani rejected the explanation, stating that available evidence shows the strikes impacted civilian and residential areas inside the country, including locations close to Hamad International Airport.
He further noted that the attacks posed a threat to critical infrastructure and industrial facilities, including installations linked to Qatar’s liquefied natural gas production sector, a cornerstone of the country’s economy and a major contributor to global energy supply.
Describing the development as a serious escalation, the Qatari prime minister said the strikes constituted a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and a breach of international law. He warned that actions capable of endangering civilian populations and strategic facilities could not be justified under any circumstances.
Al Thani reaffirmed Doha’s commitment to diplomacy and regional stability but stressed that any threat to the country’s territorial integrity would be treated with utmost seriousness.
The diplomatic exchange highlights growing strain between Tehran and several Gulf states as tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate, raising concerns about wider regional repercussions if the crisis remains unresolved.
