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Daily Tribune
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Qatar Condemns Iranian Missile Attack on US Air Base, Calls It a Violation of Sovereignty
Qatar has formally condemned Iran's recent missile strike targeting the US-operated Al-Udeid Air Base, describing the action as a serious violation of its sovereignty and a dangerous escalation in the region. In a letter addressed to the United Nations Secretary-General, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) missile attack, which occurred on Monday. The communication characterized the strike as an "extremely dangerous escalation" and a "flagrant violation" of Qatar's territorial integrity. The ministry emphasized that the missile attack posed "a direct threat to regional peace and security" and signaled that Qatar reserves the right to respond in a manner proportional to the scale and nature of the aggression. "The State of Qatar stressed that it reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this blatant aggression and in accordance with the Charter and international law," the statement read. Qatar further confirmed that it had summoned the Iranian ambassador in protest of the incident. Although the missile attack was reportedly fully intercepted and did not result in any damage or casualties, Doha remains firm in its rejection of any violations against its sovereignty. Earlier on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a public condemnation of the attack, underscoring Qatar's position against any military actions that undermine the stability of the region. The Al-Udeid Air Base, located southwest of Doha, hosts thousands of US and coalition forces and plays a key role in regional military operations.
Ammon
a day ago
- Politics
- Ammon
Qatar summons the Iranian ambassador
Ammon News - Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iranian Ambassador on Tuesday. The ministry said it would express its strong condemnation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, labeling it a violation of Qatar's sovereignty, airspace, international law, and the UN Charter. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi said the attack contradicted the principle of good neighborliness and the historically close relations between Qatar and Iran. He reiterated Qatar's commitment to dialogue and urged a return to diplomatic channels to resolve disputes, prevent escalation, and enhance regional stability. Reuters
UPI
17-06-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Israel says it killed Iran's new wartime commander in airstrike
Major General Ali Shadmani, chief of staff of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, was appointed as the new head of the IRG's Emergency Command to replace one of the five of Iran's most senior military commanders killed in the initial phase of Israel's surprise attack early Friday. Photo courtesy Supreme Leader of Iran's office via EPA-EFE June 17 (UPI) -- Israel claimed Tuesday it had killed Iran's highest-ranking military chief after just days in the job in an airstrike by Israeli warplanes. "Ali Shadmani, Iran's senior-most military official and Khamenei's closest military adviser, was killed in an Israeli Air Force strike in central Tehran, following precise intelligence," the Israel Defense Forces said. Shadmani was appointed as the new head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Emergency Command to replace Gholam Ali Rashid in the hours after Rashid was among five of Iran's most senior military commanders killed in the initial phase of Israel's surprise attack early Friday. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces. The development came as both sides continued to trade deadly attacks into a fifth day -- Israel leveraging its stranglehold on Iranian airspace to ramp up its airborne assault on key military and nuclear targets while Iran launched 30 ballistic missiles with blasts reported in northern Israel. Israel's health ministry said another 154 people had been injured overnight, with 149 admitted to hospital in a moderate condition or with only minor injuries. However, Israel said there had been noticeably fewer missiles incoming than on previous days. Two dozen people in Israel have been killed since Friday, mainly in missile strikes on residential districts in the center and north of the country, while Iran's Health Ministry says Israel's attacks have killed 224 people and injured more than 1,200, mostly in Tehran. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after cutting short his meeting with world leaders at a G7 summit in Canada to head back to Washington, President Donald Trump, in a somewhat cryptic comment, denied an Israel-Iran truce was afoot, saying "we're looking at better than a cease-fire." Before departing Calgary, Trump had told Iranians they needed to evacuate Tehran immediately. Analysts were trying to figure out whether Trump intends to try to go the diplomatic route and get Tehran to return to the negotiating table to deal on its nuclear development program or double down on his support for Israel. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued renewed but vague threats Tuesday, warning Iran "will have to show more painful responses," unless the United States reined in Israeli aggression and repeated the claim that none of what was occurring could take place without Washington's involvement. "If the U.S. government does not prevent the spread of insecurity to the region by bridling that savage [Israeli] regime, Iran will be obliged to give heavier and more painful responses beyond what has occurred so far," Pezeshkian warned in a call with Omani sultan Haitham bin Tariq. Oman has been hosting talks on Iran's nuclear program between top U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials that began in April. Pezeshkian insisted all regime officials, political factions of all persuasions and the people of Iran were willing the armed forces to succeed in their fight against Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, similarly, gave away no indication of wanting to end the conflict any time soon, saying Israeli air power was operating freely while the city of Tehran burned. "The Israeli Air Force controls the skies over Tehran. We strike regime targets -- not civilians. That's the difference between us and Iran's terrorist regime that aims to murder women and children," he said in a post on X. "I am proud of our security forces and our wonderful people. Together we will win." At least two European countries have already begun implementing plans to evacuate their citizens from the region. A Czech government evacuation flight touched down Tuesday with 66 people on board, according to Defense Minister Jana Cernochova, with another 11 due to be brought out on a Slovakian government flight in the coming hours. Another flight that landed in Bratislava from Jordan on Monday evening had 14 other Czech citizens aboard. Poland is sending planes to collect up to 300 of its nationals who have asked to be repatriated from Israel, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Monday. Deputy Foreign Minister Henryka Moscicka-Dendys said initial evacuations would be via Egypt and Jordan, with a government-chartered aircraft due to depart Sharm el-Sheikh early Wednesday, followed by a military flight out of Amman on Thursday.
Arab Times
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
The Houthis: A wasp buzzing amidst its nest's ruins
FOR the past ten years, the Houthi group has been sowing instability throughout the region, and pursuing a destructive agenda that strengthens the influence of certain countries within the axis of evil. Some international powers, particularly the United States, have turned a blind eye to these actions, either due to their unstable relations with Saudi Arabia or in pursuit of international objectives outside the Middle East. In recent years, this situation has significantly disrupted the movement of goods and commercial vessels in the Arabian Sea, the Bab al- Mandab Strait, and the Indian Ocean. At times, it has even led to attacks on American, British, and French military vessels, often under the pretext of the so-called 'Gaza Support War.' The primary aim of these attacks appears to be strengthening Iran's negotiating position in secret talks with the international community. In the first phase, attacks on several Gulf states, including those targeting holy sites in Saudi Arabia, were met with a unified Gulf response. The Gulf states attempted to maintain a minimum level of communication, hoping to broker a long-term truce out of compassion for the oppressed Yemeni people, who have become victims of the group's control over Sana'a's decision-making. Since October 7, 2023, the Houthi group expanded its destabilizing efforts in the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait. This move sends a clear message to the entire region: Regional peace lies in the hands of Iran and its destructive axis, and no resolution can occur without Tehran's involvement. The four capitals that Iran boasted of controlling were merely a façade, serving as a mere mailbox for its influence. Today, the situation has shifted dramatically, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence still entrenched in Sana'a, after Beirut and Damascus were removed from Iran's sphere of control. The arguments put forth by the Houthis, supported by international powers with narrow agendas aligned with Iran (such as Russia), will not alter the worldview. This is because there is no connection between the Ukraine conflict and the Middle East. Moreover, American interests in the region are far greater than those elsewhere. This is why Washington is more concerned about regional affairs than Russia. The U.S. will not tolerate a terrorist group destabilizing the maritime zone within its sphere of influence. In response to Houthi terrorism, the previous U.S. administration carried out operations over the past months, taking into account the complicated relationship between the U.S. and some Gulf states. However, under President Donald Trump's administration, the approach shifted significantly, as he dealt with the region more pragmatically than his successor, President Joe Biden. Therefore, the disciplinary operation launched by the 'Prosperity Guardian Alliance' to protect commercial waterways in the region was necessary for protecting world peace, especially as there are some who dream of reshaping the world through terrorism. This situation inevitably echoes the events leading up to World War II, when a madman named Hitler dominated German decision-making. His ambition to rule the world with an iron fist ultimately led to his downfall and the destruction of Germany. Those who support the Houthis, Hezbollah, and the remnants of the Iraqi sectarian gangs have failed to learn from the lessons of the past. Today, the situation is collapsing upon them, with the Houthis being the latest to face this downfall. Their fate will likely be similar to that of Hezbollah in Lebanon. The calculations of the great powers extend far beyond 'a wasp gnawing at the ruin of its nest'.
