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Qatar stated that civilian settlements were also targeted in Iranian attacks

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Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Majid al-Ansari announced that Iran's retaliatory attacks against US targets targeted not only US bases but also civilian settlements, 16 people were injured and infrastructure was damaged.
While Ansari emphasized that Qatar was not a party to the conflict, he stated that Iran's attacks on civilian infrastructure were not legitimate.

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In an environment of increasing tension between Qatar and Iran, Iran's retaliatory attacks against US targets also affected civilian settlements on Qatari territory. Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that these attacks damaged civilian infrastructure and proved it with official documents submitted to the UN.

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Qatar stated that Iran's retaliatory attacks targeted not only US bases but also civilian settlements. Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Majid al-Ansari announced that civilians were injured and the country's infrastructure was damaged in the attacks.

In its statement regarding Iran's retaliatory attacks against US targets, Qatar stated that the attacks affected not only US bases in the country but also civilian settlements.

Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Majid al-Ansari responded to Iran's assessments of the attacks and argued that some statements did not reflect the true scope of the events.

EMPHASIS FROM QATAR ON UN RECORDS

Ansari stated that if Iran wants to reference official documents, it should refer to official records submitted by Qatar to the United Nations, rather than security assessments prepared for operational purposes.

In the documents submitted by Qatar to the UN, it was stated that Iranian missiles were launched over civilian, commercial and residential areas, and 16 people were injured and damaged in the attacks.

Ensari stated that 3 more people, including a child, were injured in the ongoing attacks.

"QATAR IS NOT A PARTY TO THE CONFLICT"

Qatar's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson stated that the security risk assessment cited by Iran was not a comprehensive record or legal assessment of the events.

Ansari argued that Iran's direct attacks on Qatari territory were clearly included in the documents, and said that the attack on the gas facilities in Ras Laffan and the temporary closure of Qatari airspace were also recorded.

Emphasizing that Qatar is not a party to the conflict, Ansari stated that targeting the country's territory and civilian infrastructure cannot be considered a legitimate response.

IRAN DEFENDED THEY WERE NOT TARGETING CIVILIANS

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ismail Bekayi argued that US bases and assets in Qatar were targeted in the retaliatory attacks against the US, but civilians were not targeted.

Bekayi claimed that this situation was also accepted in the reports submitted by Qatar to the UN-affiliated International Telecommunication Union.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Qatar may increase external pressure against Iran by sharing more details of the attacks in international forums.
Likely · Within weeks
Iran may continue to defend itself against allegations that it has hit civilian targets in its attacks and may strike targets focused on US bases again.
Possible · Within days

Open Questions

What is the type and origin of the missiles used in the attacks?
Is there more detailed information about the identity and condition of the injured civilians?
What will Qatar's security measures be after these attacks?