Qatar summons Iranian ambassador after attack on US base
DOHA: Qatar has summoned the Iranian ambassador following missile strikes on US military installations located within its territory, Arab media reported on Tuesday.
According to the reports, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally called in the Iranian envoy after Iran launched missiles targeting the Al Udeid Air Base, which hosts American forces.
In response, a spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs defended the action, stating that the missile strikes were conducted as an act of self-defense. “The operation targeted US military assets under our legitimate right to defend ourselves and was in no way directed at our brotherly and friendly neighbor, Qatar,” the statement added.
In addition, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said in his message to Qatari officials that Iran is committed to continuing and strengthening relations between the two countries as a good neighbor.
The incident has raised concerns in the region about escalating tensions and potential spillover into neighboring countries.
It should be noted that Iran targeted the US base (base) in Qatar for targeting its nuclear installations by the United States, but it did not cause any harm to the US base.
