The State of Qatar has received messages of overwhelming support and solidarity following Iran’s missile strikes on Qatar’s Al-Udeid air base on June 23. The region and the world have been unanimous in their complete rejection of the breach of Qatar’s sovereignty. This reckless step could quickly escalate and embroil the whole region but Qatar has shown self-restraint and composure for the sake of regional peace and stability, a cause Doha has been committed to.
The Qatari Armed Forces’ preparedness meant all the missile were successfully intercepted and there was no damage on the ground. Response by the authorities ensured that there was no disruption to public life and business continued as usual. The way citizens and residents came together in a show of national solidarity and unity also showed that nothing can harm the country’s march to a more prosperous and bright future under the wise leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
H H the Amir has received calls and messages from heads of states and governments from across the globe, who have condemned this unacceptable attack and expressed their support and solidarity with Qatar. During a visit to the Joint Operations Command (Northern Sector) of the Qatari Amiri Armed Forces yesterday, H H the Amir praised the efficiency of the Qatari Armed Forces and their readiness to defend the homeland, expressing his thanks and appreciation to all those working in the military and security fields in the country. He was also briefed on the success of the Qatari Amiri Armed Forces in intercepting the missile attack.
The Gulf Cooperation Council showed exemplary unity following the Iranian attack. The GCC Foreign Minister convened an extraordinary meeting in Doha a day after the attack and said threat to any member state was a threat to the entire GCC. They expressed deep regret and firm denunciation of the attack, viewing it as a blatant, unacceptable, and dangerous violation of the State of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace, as well as of the principles of good neighborliness, international law, and the United Nations Charter, regardless of any justifications or pretexts. The Council expressed full solidarity with the State of Qatar and affirmed its complete support for any measures the country may take to preserve its security and stability.
The Ministerial Council praised the capabilities of the Qatari Armed Forces in repelling the Iranian attack and emphasised that the security and stability of Qatar is an integral part of the security and stability of all GCC member states.
