Category: Qatar

Doha | March 8, 2026

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a written message from HM King Charles III of the United Kingdom, in which he voiced the United Kingdom’s full and unwavering solidarity with the State of Qatar in the face of the blatant Iranian aggression, and its support for the sovereignty, security, and stability of the State of Qatar.

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received the message during his meeting on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the State of Qatar Neerav Patel.

Doha | March 9, 2026

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Iranian attack that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, and resulted in the death of two civilians and injuries to others. 

Qatar deems the attack a flagrant violation of international law and its principles, and a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms Qatar’s categorical rejection of the justifications offered by the Islamic Republic of Iran for targeting countries in the region. 

The Ministry stresses the necessity of respecting the rules of international law and the principles of good neighborliness and avoiding anything that could widen the circle of tension in the region.

The Ministry also expresses Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to preserve its security and stability. 

Qatar extends its sincere condolences to the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Doha, March 8, 2026

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received Sunday two phone calls from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Abdoulaye Diop and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania Mahmoud Thabit Kombo.

The two calls discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, along with ways to resolve all disputes by peaceful means.

HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s condemnation of the Iranian attacks on its territory, saying that they cannot be accepted under any pretext or justification. He pointed out in this context that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community.

His Excellency stressed the need for an immediate halt to any escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, prioritizing reason and wisdom, and working to contain the crisis in a way that preserves the security of the region.

On their part, HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali and HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania urged for de-escalation, reason to prevail, and a return to negotiations and diplomatic means to avoid further chaos.

Doha, March 8, 2026

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received Sunday a phone call from HE International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.

The call discussed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, along with ways to resolve all disputes by peaceful means.

HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced the State of Qatar’s appreciation for the IAEA’s role in supporting efforts aimed at promoting international peace and security.

In turn, HE the IAEA’s Director General affirmed that the IAEA is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East, urging utmost restraint to avoid further escalation.

Doha, March 08, 2026

The State of Qatar participated in the Arab League Council extraordinary session at the ministerial level, held today via video conferencing.
The delegation of Qatar to the meeting was headed by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.
The meeting discussed the Iranian attacks on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of several Arab countries, which constitute a flagrant violation of international laws and charters as well as the principles of good neighborliness. It also addressed the serious risks these actions pose to the security and stability of Arab states and the region. 

Doha, March 07, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received Saturday a telephone call from HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

Discussion during the call focused on the escalating military situation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes peacefully.

During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated his condemnation of the Iranian attacks on Qatari territory, stating that they are unacceptable under any pretext or justification. He noted that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the international community.

His Excellency also stressed the need for an immediate cessation of all escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, and the prioritization of reason and wisdom in order to contain the crisis and preserve the region’s security.

For his part, HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt called for de-escalation, the application of reason, and a return to negotiations and diplomatic means to avoid further chaos.

New York, March 6, 2026

The State of Qatar has sent a fifth identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March, Michael Waltz, regarding the latest developments of the Iranian attack on its territories.

This attack constitutes a blatant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.

The letter was sent by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani.

The letter noted the continued attacks targeting Qatari territories, explaining that the Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announced on Thursday, March 5, 2026, that Qatar was subjected, starting at 11:51 AM, to several waves of missile attacks, consisting of 14 ballistic missiles and four drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The armed forces successfully intercepted 13 missiles, while the last missile fell in Qatari territorial waters. Four drones were also successfully intercepted without any casualties.

The letter clarified that all damages and losses resulting from the attacks will be assessed by the relevant authorities, adding that it will keep them informed of developments.

The letter reiterated the State of Qatar’s strong condemnation of this attack and it’s right to respond in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, in a manner commensurate with the nature of the aggression, in defense of its sovereignty and to safeguard its security and national interests.

The State of Qatar also requested that this letter be circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

Doha, March 6, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Friday from HE Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr. Anwar Ibrahim.

During the call, the two sides reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions for regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve disputes through peaceful means.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that the Iranian attack on Qatari territory constitutes a blatant violation of Qatar’s national sovereignty, is inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and cannot be justified under any circumstances. His Excellency noted in this context that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good faith and undermines the foundations of the understandings upon which bilateral relations between the two countries are based.

His Excellency also stressed the need for the immediate cessation of all escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, and the prioritization of reason and wisdom, in order to contain the crisis in a manner that preserves the region’s security.

For his part, HE the Prime Minister of Malaysia expressed his country’s concern over the developments in the region, calling for de-escalation, the exercise of restraint, and a return to negotiations and diplomatic solutions to avoid further instability.

Doha | March 06, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Friday received a phone call from HE Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Hristijan Mickoski.

During the call, the two sides reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions for regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve disputes through peaceful means.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed that the Iranian attack on Qatari territory constitutes a blatant violation of Qatar’s national sovereignty, is inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and cannot be justified under any circumstances.

His Excellency noted in this context that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good faith and undermines the foundations of the understandings upon which bilateral relations between the two countries are based.

His Excellency also stressed the need for the immediate cessation of all escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, and the primacy of reason and wisdom in addressing the crisis in a manner that preserves regional security.

For his part, HE the Prime Minister of North Macedonia expressed his country’s concern over the developments in the region, calling for de-escalation, the exercise of restraint, and a return to negotiations and diplomatic means to avoid further chaos.

Doha, March 06, 2026

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Friday received a phone call from HE Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babis.

During the call, they discussed developments related to the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes through peaceful means.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed during the call that the Iranian attack on Qatari territory constitutes a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty and is inconsistent with the principles of good neighborliness, and cannot be accepted under any justification or pretext. 

In this context, he noted that the State of Qatar has always been keen to distance itself from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community. However, the renewed targeting of its territory does not reflect good intentions and threatens the foundations of understandings upon which the bilateral relations between the two countries were built.

His Excellency also stressed the need for an immediate halt to any escalatory actions, a return to the negotiating table, prioritizing the language of reason and wisdom, and working to contain the crisis in a manner that preserves the security of the region.

For his part, HE the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic expressed his country’s concern over developments in the region, calling for de-escalation, the exercise of restraint, and a return to negotiations and diplomatic means to avoid further chaos.