Qatar condemns renewed Iranian attacks on its territory and those of Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan

Tehran assumes full legal responsibility and affirms its right to respond in accordance with international law

The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the renewed Iranian attacks on its territory, as well as on the territories of Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, deeming them a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the targeted states, and a flagrant breach of international law, the UN Charter, and the principles of good neighborliness.

In a statement issued on Friday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the continuation of these attacks constitutes a serious escalation that would complicate efforts to contain tensions and undermine political and diplomatic initiatives aimed at achieving security and stability in the region. It held Iran fully legally responsible for these attacks and their ensuing repercussions and consequences.

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The Ministry further affirmed that Qatar reserves its full right to respond, in accordance with the provisions of international law and Article 51 of the UN Charter, and to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and citizens. It reiterated Qatar’s full solidarity with and support for sister states, endorsing all legitimate measures they undertake to safeguard their sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

It stressed the urgent need for an immediate and complete halt to all military actions and attacks that threaten the security and stability of the region, refraining from any acts that could expand the scope of escalation, and returning seriously to the path of dialogue and negotiations, while adhering to the understandings achieved through diplomatic efforts.