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The State of Qatar has sent its ninth identical letter to the United Nations and the UN Security Council, raising alarm over what it termed continued Iranian aggression on its territory and calling for urgent international attention to the escalating situation.
The communication was addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the Security Council for March, Michael Waltz. The letter was sent by Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani as per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar. In the letter, Qatar underscored that the recent developments constitute "a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that jeopardises the security and stability of the region." The Gulf nation detailed that from the onset of the attack on February 28 until March 16, its air defence systems had intercepted multiple hostile aerial targets. It further noted that civilian injuries had occurred as a result of what it described as "heinous attacks." The letter added that the extent of damages and losses is currently being assessed by relevant authorities, with further updates expected in due course. Qatar also highlighted that these attacks persisted even after the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), which was co-sponsored by 136 countries and strongly condemned Iran's actions against Qatar and neighbouring nations, demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities. Reaffirming its stance, Qatar reiterated its "strong condemnation" of the attacks and asserted its right to respond under Article 51 of the UN Charter. It stated that any response would be proportionate to the nature of the aggression and aimed at defending its sovereignty and safeguarding national interests. The letter further requested that the document be circulated as an official record of the Security Council. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron also weighed in on the escalating tensions, stating, "I have just spoken with the Emir of Qatar and President Trump following the strikes that hit gas production facilities in Iran and Qatar today." He added, "It is in our common interest to implement, without delay, a moratorium on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water supply facilities. Civilian populations and their essential needs, as well as the security of energy supplies, must be protected from military escalation." The developments signal rising regional tensions, with growing international concern over the potential impact on civilian safety and global energy security. (ANI)
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