Qatar intercepts all but one Iranian missile on US army base; all you need to know on the 'surprise' attack
Foreign Ministry spokesperson
Dr. Majed Al-Ansari
strongly denounced the Iranian missile strike, describing it as a 'surprise attack' that violated the spirit of Qatar's efforts to mediate regional disputes.
'We unequivocally condemn the attack on the US military base at Al-Udeid,' Al-Ansari said, noted the news outlet. 'This act came despite Qatar's continued diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the region.'
Calling for calm and dialogue, the Qatari leader also urged all parties to return to the negotiation table. 'We call for a return to peaceful diplomacy and a resolution of conflicts through dialogue, not escalation.'
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