On March 15, Iranian forces carried out deliberate missile strikes on Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, setting off large fires and inflicting serious damage on the civilian industrial complex. Ras Laffan is a critical facility for Qatar’s energy sector, and the attack risks long-term disruptions to industrial operations and economic stability. The missile assault endangered workers and nearby residents, but rapid emergency response efforts by Qatar’s Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defense helped mitigate casualties. The National Human Rights Committee condemned the attack as an act of aggression violating international law and warned of the broader security threat... [Continue Reading]
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally notified Iran’s embassy that both its military and security attaches are persona non grata, ordering them to leave the country within one day. This rare step was taken after repeated Iranian attacks targeting Qatar, including a recent ballistic missile strike on the critical Ras Laffan industrial hub, damaging vital energy infrastructure. The expelled officials represent Iranian military and security interests in Qatar, and their ouster reflects Doha’s stance against violations of its sovereignty and security. The move damages diplomatic relations and highlights escalating hostility in the Gulf region. Qatar’s action underscores mounting regional tensions... [Continue Reading]
Qatar has issued a forceful denunciation of Iranian missile and drone strikes aimed at its territory and other nearby states, describing the assaults as violations of national sovereignty and international legal norms. These attacks endanger civilian lives and escalate tensions in an already volatile region. The condemnation was delivered by Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah, at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council. The statement underscores growing concerns over Iran's military actions that undermine regional security and stability. Qatar stresses that such aggression defies the principles of the... [Continue Reading]