Qatar attacks Iranian 'tampering' with regional security, Trump threatens 'hours of hell'

The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of what it described as Iran's continuous targeting of Doha and the countries of the region, stressing that this behavior represents a direct threat to regional security. This came during a phone call received by the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to discuss the accelerating developments in the region.

The Qatari Prime Minister stressed during the talks that a comprehensive and lasting diplomatic solution remains the only option and the optimal path to resolve the current crises. He clarified that escalation towards countries that have chosen neutrality and distanced themselves from armed conflicts is an unacceptable tampering with the stability of the region and the capabilities of its peoples, calling for the necessity of prioritizing the language of reason.

In a related context, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed in an official statement that targeting civilian infrastructure and the interests of peoples is a condemned and rejected behavior under any circumstances and by any party. Doha called on all active parties to respect international law and adhere to diplomatic standards to spare civilians the consequences of destructive armed conflicts.

These Qatari warnings come at a time when the relationship between Washington and Tehran is witnessing unprecedented tension, with US President Donald Trump setting a deadline ending on Tuesday evening. Trump threatened to take decisive military action against Tehran if the Strait of Hormuz, which is the global energy lifeline, remains closed.

The US President stated in a very strong tone that the United States has military plans ready for implementation aimed at completely paralyzing Iranian capabilities. Trump indicated that the US armed forces are capable of destroying all vital bridges and power generation stations deep within Iranian territory within a short period not exceeding four hours.

Trump explained in a press conference that the given deadline aims to push Tehran towards a new agreement that guarantees freedom of navigation and regional stability, hinting that power stations will be permanently out of service. International circles are cautiously monitoring the coming hours before the expiration of the American deadline, amid fears of a comprehensive confrontation.

For its part, Doha continues its intensive diplomatic efforts to de-escalate and prevent the region from sliding into a widespread regional war. Sources confirm that the Qatari position focuses on the necessity of protecting the national sovereignty of the Gulf states and rejecting any attempts to drag them into conflicts that do not serve the stability of the Middle East.

Iranian escalation towards countries that have distanced themselves from the war represents tampering with the region's security and disregard for its stability.