Qatar on Thursday condemned Iran's strike on its territory, calling it a 'dangerous escalation' and an 'unacceptable violation' amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani said the attack, which targeted the Ras Laffan energy complex, marked a serious escalation in tensions.
Al-Thani termed the targeting of the Ras Laffan facility an act of 'aggressive and irresponsible policy,' stressing that the complex is a critical source of livelihood for Qatar and supports humanitarian efforts worldwide.
Rejecting Iran's claim that the strikes were aimed at US interests or bases in the region, Al-Thani said, 'This claim is rejected and cannot be accepted under any justification.'
He warned that continued escalation could further destabilise the region, particularly at a time when maritime security is already under strain.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, speaking alongside his Qatari counterpart, said the attack on Qatar was 'completely unacceptable' and reaffirmed Ankara's support for Doha.
