By: Abdullahi Inuwa
In a firm and fiery response to the unprecedented Ir@nian missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base, the Government of Qatar has declared that it reserves the right to respond to what it describes as a “flagrant violation of its sovereignty and national security.”
The announcement comes just hours after Ir@n’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released dramatic footage of Qiam ballistic missiles being launched toward the U.S.-run military facility on Qatari soil — a move that sent shockwaves across the Gulf and international community.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in an emergency statement, condemned the attack in the strongest terms, calling it “a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability.” Officials emphasized that the missile strike was not only an assault on foreign troops but a direct attack on Qatar’s territorial integrity.
“This aggression will not go unanswered,” the statement read. “Qatar reserves all legal and diplomatic avenues to ensure accountability and to defend its sovereignty.”
While Doha stopped short of detailing a military or retaliatory plan, the language signals a potential shift in Qatar’s traditionally cautious posture in regional conflicts. High-level security meetings are reportedly underway between Qatari officials, U.S. military commanders, and Gulf allies.
As tensions rise and the world watches closely, the Gulf region teeters on the brink of a larger confrontation — one where even previously neutral players like Qatar may be forced to choose a side.
Stay with us for real-time updates on this rapidly evolving story.
Source: Globe Eye News