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Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said that the success of the Qatar Armed Forces in intercepting Iranian missiles and drones “does not diminish the gravity of these attacks, nor does it absolve those responsible of accountability.” In a post on X, Dr. Al Ansari said that “It is regrettable that the attack on Ras Laffan has been described as “alleged,” despite having been formally documented in Qatar’s letter S/2026/207, particularly given that these facilities are national assets belonging to the Qatari people and form an integral part of the global energy security architecture.” He added by saying that the State of Qatar is not “a party to this conflict” and that attacks on its territory and civilian infrastructure, the endangerment of its population, and destabilizing actions in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be justified as “legitimate responses.” “Such acts constitute clear violations of international law, and no selective quotation or interpretation can alter that fact,” he continued. If the Iranian side wishes to reference official documentation, we invite it to refer to the record formally submitted by the State of Qatar to the United Nations, rather than selectively quoting a security risk assessment prepared for operational purposes. Qatar’s identical… pic.twitter.com/xcEs4wjDPx — د. ماجد محمد الأنصاري Dr. Majed Al Ansari (@majedalansari) September 4, 2026 “If the Iranian side wishes to reference official documentation, we invite it to refer to the record formally submitted by the State of Qatar to the United Nations, rather than selectively quoting a security risk assessment prepared for operational purposes,” he further added. “Qatar’s identical letters dated 1 March 2026 (S/2026/110) documented the launch of Iranian missiles over civilian, commercial and residential areas, resulting in damage and injuries to 16 people. Qatar’s letter dated 20 July also documented further attacks that injured three people, including a child.” Dr. Al Ansari also saidf that the “document now being cited by the Iranian side is a safety and security risk assessment prepared for the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference. It is neither a comprehensive factual record nor a legal assessment of the events.” “In fact, it expressly acknowledges direct attacks inside the State of Qatar, including the 18 March attack on gas facilities in Ras Laffan, and refers to the temporary closure of Qatari airspace and the impact on civilian life. Selectively extracting a sentence from that document while disregarding its broader context is therefore misleading,” he added. The Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concluded by saying: “Guided by its longstanding position that dialogue and peaceful means remain the best path to resolving differences, Qatar will continue its diplomatic efforts and sustained endeavors to de-escalate tensions and promote security and stability in the region.”

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Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsHE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Olzhas Bektenov, on the occasion of his re-appointment as Prime Minister.

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London: The State of Qatar deposited its instrument of accession to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78) under the 1997 Protocol. This came during a meeting between HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani, and HE Secretary-General of IMO Arsenio Antonio Dominguez, at the organization's headquarters in London. During the meeting, they discussed the importance of the State of Qatar's accession to Annex VI and its role in supporting international efforts aimed at reducing air pollution from ships and enhancing the protection of the marine environment. They also addressed aspects of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the IMO and ways to enhance and develop them, in addition to exchanging views on a number of topics of mutual interest in the field of maritime transport. They also touched upon current regional developments in the Strait of Hormuz in light of ongoing updates in the region and their impact on navigation, maritime transport, and supply chains, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety and continuity of maritime navigation and international trade through vital waterways in accordance with the provisions of international law.