Qatar Emir Warns Escalating Middle East Conflict Poses Danger to Global Security

Doha. Qatar's Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could have dangerous consequences for world security and peace. According to the Qatar News Agency, the official news agency of Qatar, Emir Tamim expressed this concern during a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Saturday.

It was reported that the discussion focused on the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US and Israel, and the resulting tension in the Gulf region. The Emir also mentioned the attacks from Iran against Qatar and other countries in the region. He emphasized that the current tension could seriously affect international security and peace, stressing the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to control the crisis.

He also stated that Qatar will not hesitate to take necessary steps to protect its sovereignty, security, and national interests. Qatar hosts the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military base in the Middle East. Sources indicated that as regional conflict has intensified in recent days, a missile was fired from Iran towards Qatar, which the Qatari air force thwarted at the last moment before it could target the US base.

Previously, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed regret and apologized for the attacks carried out in Gulf countries. However, the Iranian leadership later signaled that attacks against US military targets would continue. Meanwhile, economic ties between Qatar and the US are considered very strong. During Trump's Gulf visit last year, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates jointly committed to investing approximately $3 trillion in the US economy.