Qatar PM after Gulf energy attacks: ‘This war must be stopped immediately’

Qatar PM after Gulf energy attacks: ‘This war must be stopped immediately’

On Thursday, Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani emphasized the urgency of halting the ongoing conflict, stating that the war needs to be halted right away. He highlighted that all parties involved are aware of the main beneficiary and the underlying cause of the turmoil.

“This war must be stopped immediately, because everyone knows who is the biggest beneficiary and the cause of the conflict.”

Al Thani’s remarks came during a joint appearance with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who underscored the threat posed by Iran’s aggressive actions. The Qatari leader reiterated that the nation is calling for an end to Iranian attacks on Gulf countries, warning of the peril they present to civilian populations and the stability of global energy supplies.

Israel’s strike on Iran’s primary natural gas field earlier this week intensified the situation. In retaliation, Tehran launched missile attacks across the Gulf, hitting energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar’s critical Ras Laffan facility. Al Thani condemned the assault on Qatar’s energy hub, labeling it a deliberate act of sabotage.

“We touched on the attack that took place yesterday at the Ras Laffan energy facility. Unfortunately, this act of sabotage reflects nothing but an aggressive and irresponsible policy, and a dangerous escalation by the Iranian side,” he said.

Despite Qatar’s swift condemnation of the Israeli attack on Iran’s facilities, the nation became a direct target in the subsequent retaliation. The incident has sparked fears in global energy markets, as Qatar holds the world’s largest natural gas reserves alongside Iran. Disruptions at Ras Laffan, the globe’s biggest liquefied natural gas export site, are already creating ripples.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Israel acted independently and bore sole responsibility for the strikes. Turkey’s Fidan, however, accused Israel of setting the region on a path toward a “battlefield that threatens global stability.” He noted that diplomatic efforts remain active, with Turkish mediators engaging both Iran and the United States to de-escalate the crisis.

European gas prices have hit a three-week peak, fueled by growing concerns over supply disruptions. QatarEnergy reported significant damage to its northern energy infrastructure, adding further pressure to an already strained international market.