Qatar PM after Gulf energy attacks: ‘This war must be stopped immediately’
Qatar PM after Gulf energy attacks: ‘This war must be stopped immediately’
On Thursday, Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani issued a strong warning, emphasizing that the conflict must halt immediately. He highlighted that all parties are aware of the main beneficiary and the underlying reason for the ongoing strife.
“This conflict needs to be halted right away, as all parties recognize the primary beneficiary and root cause of the strife,” Al Thani stated.
The remarks followed a series of attacks targeting energy infrastructure across the Gulf. Iran’s retaliation against Israel’s strike on its main natural gas field triggered widespread concern. Tehran launched missile strikes at energy sites in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar, including the critical Ras Laffan hub.
Al Thani condemned the damage to Qatar’s energy facilities, calling it a deliberate act of sabotage. He noted that Qatar had swiftly criticized the Israeli attack on Iran’s infrastructure, yet the Iranian response directly targeted the country, escalating tensions.
Energy markets under pressure
The ongoing strikes have disrupted supply chains, intensifying worries in global energy sectors. Ras Laffan, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facility, faces significant damage, which is already affecting market stability. European gas prices have hit record highs since the conflict began three weeks ago, as fears over supply persist.
QatarEnergy reported extensive harm to its northern energy hub, compounding the volatility in the global market. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Israel acted independently, bearing sole responsibility for the strikes.
Regional tensions and diplomatic efforts
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of initiating a “battlefield that threatens global stability,” while stressing that diplomatic talks remain active. Turkish mediators are currently engaging with both Iran and the United States to encourage de-escalation. Fidan noted that international consensus is growing to end the war before it causes further harm.
