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Qatar Condemns Iran's Civilian Attacks Amid Energy Crisis

3/17/2026

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Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari condemned Iran for targeting civilian areas and called for an immediate halt to attacks on Gulf nations that hinder diplomatic solutions amid an energy crisis.
He said Iran's strikes hit residential areas and critical infrastructure, causing significant casualties.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied involvement in some attacks and accused the United States and Israel, while Qatar rejected Iran's offer for a joint investigation.

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Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari condemned Iran for targeting civilian areas and called for an immediate halt to attacks on Gulf nations that hinder diplomatic solutions amid an energy crisis.
He said Iran's strikes hit residential areas and critical infrastructure, causing significant casualties.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied involvement in some attacks and accused the United States and Israel, while Qatar rejected Iran's offer for a joint investigation.