Qatar condemns Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities
DOHA: Qatar strongly condemned Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said.
He describing it as an "uncalculated step that will have dire repercussions." He said that Qatar is in talks with "all parties to bring views closer together and find a way to end this crisis."
"There are efforts by many countries in the region, including Qatar, to reach calm that spares the region the repercussions of this dangerous escalation of the Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran," Al Ansari told reporters.
Israel began its attacks on Iran on Friday, hitting nuclear facilities, military installations, and several cities. The airstrikes specifically targeted leading nuclear scientists and high-ranking commanders.
In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has launched missile and drone attacks on Israel.
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