Doha: Qatar’s Cabinet on Wednesday condemned Iranian attacks as a ‘blatant violation’ of the country’s sovereignty and the principles of good neighborliness, warning of serious repercussions.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Cabinet, in a statement carried by Al Jazeera television, described the Iranian attacks as ‘unjustified,’ and called for ‘the immediate cessation of any escalatory actions and intensified diplomacy to contain the crisis and preserve regional security.’

The Cabinet emphasized that Qatar ‘will not hesitate to defend its sovereignty and security and protect its people, residents, and national interests.’

Regional escalation has flared since February 28, when Israel and the US launched a joint attack against Iran, resulting in more than 1,200 deaths and injuring another 10,000. Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries that are home to US military assets.