Doha: Qatar announced on Thursday that it has sent a fourth identical letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the president of the Security Council, US envoy Michael Waltz, concerning recent Iranian attacks targeting its territory.
According to Anadolu Agency, the Qatari Foreign Ministry stated that these attacks "represent a blatant violation of Qatar's national sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens regional security and stability." The letter detailed that Qatar was targeted by 10 drones and two cruise missiles from Iran on Wednesday. The country's air defenses successfully intercepted eight drones and two cruise missiles.
Additionally, the letter reported that two Iranian ballistic missiles were fired at Qatar on Tuesday. While one was intercepted by air defense systems, the other struck Al Udeid Air Base, though no injuries were reported.
Iran has been launching missiles and drones toward Israel and Gulf countries hosting US military assets since February 28. Some of these attacks have resulted in casualties and damage to civilian sites, including ports and residential buildings. Tehran claims these actions are in retaliation to a US-Israeli military campaign against Iran that has reportedly killed hundreds, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top military officials.