Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari Qatar has said that the missile attack by Iran is a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Qatar, a contravention of the principles of good neighborliness, and an assault on legitimacy and international law.
During a press conference, broadcasted by Qatar TV on Monday, he said Qatar condemns the attack in strongest terms and affirms that it reserves the right to respond in accordance with international law and in a manner proportional to the nature and scale of this attack. “We reassure our fellow citizens, residents, and the entire world that the attack was repelled and thwarted without significant losses,” he said.
He added that continued escalation in the region will only undermine security and stability not only in the region but also in the entire world.
“Since the escalation of threats against bases hosting US forces in our region, Qatar has taken all precautionary measures resulting in the failure of the attack and the protection of Qatar and its people from its consequences. We consider this attack surprising in light of Qatar's stances, its commitment to good neighborliness and its approach to mediation in resolving crises,” he said.
He thanked all brotherly and friendly countries for their support for Qatar in the wake of the attack.
He explained that exams will be postponed for one day only, with the exams returning to their normal schedule next Wednesday.
