Iran strikes push Qatar to UN again as Gulf energy sites come under fire
The letter was addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and to the United States’ Permanent Representative to the UN and President of the Security Council for March, Michael Waltz, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar wrote on X.
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According to the communication, which was submitted by Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, the incidents date back to February 28, 2026.
The letter stated that from the beginning of the attack on the State of Qatar on February 28, 2026, until March 16, 2026, its air defence systems intercepted several hostile aerial targets. It added that civilian injuries resulted from these attacks.
It also said that the full extent of damages and losses is yet to be determined, with relevant authorities currently assessing the impact. Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
The letter said the attacks continued even after the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which was co-sponsored by 136 countries and condemned Iran’s actions in strong terms.
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The resolution called for an immediate halt to the attacks on Qatar and neighbouring countries. Despite this, the communication said, the strikes have persisted.
Qatar reiterated its strong condemnation of the targeting and said it retains the right to respond under Article 51 of the UN Charter. It said any response would be in line with the nature of the aggression and aimed at defending its sovereignty and safeguarding its national interests.
The country also requested that the letter be circulated as an official document of the Security Council.
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The developments come as the broader conflict involving Iran has escalated across the Gulf, with strikes now hitting critical energy assets.
Iran and Saudi Arabia issued sharply escalating warnings on Thursday after a series of attacks on key infrastructure raised concerns of a wider regional conflict with global consequences.
Iran condemned a strike on its South Pars offshore natural gas field, one of the world’s largest gas reserves, following reported Israeli attacks.
At the same time, Tehran has stepped up its own strikes across the region, targeting energy facilities in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
The escalation has also affected shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil flows, adding to fears of supply disruptions.
The combination of military escalation, diplomatic moves at the UN and attacks on energy infrastructure points to a deepening crisis that could have far-reaching implications for regional stability and global markets.
