Qatar’s interior minister says security situation ‘stable’ amid Iran war
Key Takeaways
- Qatar says its security situation is stable amid Iranian drone and missile attacks.
- Iran launched drone and missile attacks across the Middle East responding to the US-Israeli war.
- Qatari government has a plan to respond to potential additional Iranian attacks.
Security status
Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad said the situation in the country is “stable” in an interview with Qatar Television on Friday.
“Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad has said the situation in the Gulf country is “stable” amid Iranian drone and missile attacks launched across the Middle East in response to the US-Israeli war on Iran”
He said the Qatari government had a plan in place to deal with the prospect of more Iranian attacks.
He added: “The security situation in the country is stable, and we will not hesitate to take any measure that ensures the stability of our nation.”
Early warning and supplies
The interior minister said Qatar’s early warning system has been effective as authorities responded to reports of falling missile fragments at more than 600 sites across the country.
He said Qatar has enough water to last for several months.
He said Qatar has food reserves that will cover the nation’s needs for a year and a half.
Regional attacks and effects
Sheikh Khalifa’s remarks come as Qatar and other countries in the Gulf region have faced a barrage of Iranian attacks since the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28.
“Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad has said the situation in the Gulf country is “stable” amid Iranian drone and missile attacks launched across the Middle East in response to the US-Israeli war on Iran”
Iran has said it is targeting US and Israeli military interests in the wider Middle East.
The strikes have hit civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas facilities, prompting a slowdown in regional energy production.
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with the slowdown, has raised concerns around the war’s effects on global economies.
UN condemnation
Earlier this week, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution denouncing the Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani, Qatar’s ambassador to the UN, condemned the firings as “a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter”.
She said the attacks “impacts deeply the foundation of understanding upon which bilateral relations between our countries have been built”.
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