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

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

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani issued a sharp warning on Thursday, emphasizing the urgent need to end the escalating conflict in the region. The leader highlighted that the current situation has clear beneficiaries and roots in the ongoing tensions, stressing that immediate action is essential to prevent further damage.

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

Following Israel’s strike on Iran’s main natural gas field on Wednesday, Tehran retaliated by launching missile attacks on energy infrastructure across the Gulf. Facilities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar’s critical Ras Laffan hub were targeted, with Al Thani condemning the assault on his country’s energy assets as an act of sabotage.

Al Thani, speaking alongside Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, reiterated Qatar’s demand for Iran to cease its attacks. He described the escalation as a reckless move that endangers civilians and jeopardizes global energy security. The PM noted that Qatar had swiftly condemned the Israeli strike but Iran’s response targeted the nation directly, exacerbating the crisis.

Global energy markets are now on edge as the conflict intensifies. Ras Laffan, home to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facility, has suffered significant damage. This disruption, combined with Qatar’s shared natural gas reserves with Iran, has amplified fears of supply instability. European gas prices have spiked to their highest level since the conflict began three weeks ago, reflecting mounting concerns.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Israel acted independently in the strikes, holding it solely accountable for the attacks. Fidan, however, accused Israel of initiating a regional “battlefield” that threatens global stability. Despite the rhetoric, he affirmed that diplomatic efforts are still underway, with Turkish mediators engaging both Iran and the United States to ease tensions.