Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, has issued a stark warning against any military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, cautioning that such actions could lead to grave regional repercussions.
Labeling an attack on Iran as a potential “regional catastrophe,” Al-Thani argued that military action could destabilize the Gulf, escalate tensions, and provoke wider conflict. His remarks come amid growing concerns that Israel, backed by the United States, could target key Iranian nuclear sites following Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack on Israeli cities.
Qatar’s government specifically highlighted the dangers of striking the Bushehr nuclear reactor, warning that such an attack could cause radiation contamination to spread across the Persian Gulf. This, Doha claims, would cripple desalination plants in the region, putting millions at risk by jeopardizing fresh water supplies for Gulf nations.
Tensions have remained high since Iran’s direct missile and drone assault on Israel, the largest ballistic missile attack ever recorded. In response, Israel launched Operation Days of Repentance, carrying out precision strikes inside Iran and exposing the vulnerability of Tehran’s air defenses. Despite repeated warnings from Western intelligence agencies about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Qatar continues to advocate for diplomatic engagement rather than military intervention.
While Qatar has long maintained close ties with Iran, it also hosts a major U.S. military base and has positioned itself as a mediator in regional conflicts. However, critics argue that Doha’s consistent support for Iran and its refusal to condemn Tehran’s terrorist activities through Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis raise questions about its true motives.
As the threat of further escalation looms, Israel has made it clear that it will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, with or without international approval. Whether Qatar’s warning will deter military action remains uncertain, but Israel’s resolve to neutralize Iranian threats appears stronger than ever.
