Qatar’s emir says Iranian attacks were ‘flagrant violation’ of sovereignty
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- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar remains committed to diplomacy while firmly defending its sovereignty.
- The emir describes Iranian attacks on Qatari territory as a “flagrant violation” of the country’s sovereignty.
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to dialogue and peaceful solutions, stressing that diplomacy does not mean leniency in defending national security and sovereignty.
“Our strategy consisted of four fundamental elements, the first of which is defending the homeland firmly without being dragged into war,” the emir said in an address outlining Qatar’s approach to security and foreign policy amid rising regional tensions.
He emphasized that Qatar’s commitment to diplomatic solutions should not be interpreted as weakness.
“Our adherence to dialogue and peaceful solutions does not mean leniency in defending our country,” Sheikh Tamim said.
The emir also addressed attacks on Qatari territory by Iran, describing them as a “flagrant violation” of Qatar’s sovereignty.
His remarks underscore Doha’s position that it will pursue diplomatic solutions while maintaining its right to defend its territory against external threats.
Sheikh Tamim reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts across the Middle East and East Africa.
“We reaffirm our steadfast positions to find solutions to the crises in the region in Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia,” he said.
Qatar has continued to emphasize dialogue and political solutions as regional tensions threaten to widen, while maintaining that its national security and sovereignty remain non-negotiable.
