Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani has accused Iran of betrayal following Iranian attacks on Qatar and other Gulf countries. The attacks came after a joint U.S.-Israel strike, prompting Iran to target American bases across the Gulf region. In an interview with Sky News on Sunday, the Qatari leader said his country and other Gulf states had repeatedly stated they were not part of the war against Iran and sought diplomatic solutions instead.

He added that within an hour of the conflict’s start, Iran launched indiscriminate strikes on Qatar and neighboring Gulf nations. Although Iranian President Pezeshkian later apologized for attacks on Arab neighbors, Iran continued to fire drones and missiles toward the region. Al Thani described the assaults as a major act of betrayal that could destroy regional stability but reaffirmed that Qatar would not retaliate militarily, emphasizing continued efforts for dialogue and diplomacy.

The situation underscores rising tensions in the Gulf as multiple regional and global powers call for de-escalation and ceasefire.