Qatar PM after Gulf energy attacks: ‘This war must be stopped immediately’

Qatar PM after Gulf energy attacks: ‘This war must be stopped immediately’

Tensions are intensifying throughout the Gulf region as leaders urge an immediate halt to the escalating conflict. Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, emphasized the urgency of stopping the war, stating that all parties recognize Iran as the primary beneficiary and instigator of the crisis.

“This war must be stopped immediately, because everyone knows who is the biggest beneficiary and the cause of the conflict.”

Al Thani’s remarks came during a joint statement with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, where he highlighted Qatar’s demand for Iran to cease attacks on Gulf nations. The escalation, he warned, is endangering civilians and undermining global energy security. The remarks followed Israel’s targeted strike on Iran’s main natural gas field, which prompted a swift retaliation from Tehran.

Tehran’s response included missile attacks on energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar’s Ras Laffan, a crucial liquefied natural gas hub. Al Thani strongly criticized the strike on Qatar’s infrastructure, calling it a deliberate act of sabotage. “We touched on the attack that took place yesterday at the Ras Laffan energy facility. This act of sabotage reflects an aggressive and irresponsible policy, fueling a dangerous escalation by Iran,” he said. He added that Qatar condemned the Israeli strike immediately, yet Iran’s counterattack directly targeted the nation.

The conflict has sent shockwaves through global energy markets. With Qatar and Iran sharing the world’s largest natural gas reserves, disruptions in the region pose a significant threat to international supply. Prices in Europe have spiked to their highest levels since the crisis began three weeks ago, driven by fears of supply instability. QatarEnergy reported extensive damage to its northern energy hub, amplifying pressures on a already unstable market.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Israel acted independently and was entirely responsible for Wednesday’s strikes. Turkey’s Fidan took a more diplomatic stance, identifying Israel as the catalyst for a “battlefield that threatens global stability.” Despite this, he noted that negotiations are still underway, with Turkish mediators engaging both Iran and the United States to seek de-escalation.