New York [US], March 19 (ANI): Qatar has sent its ninth identical letter to the United Nations and the UN Security Council, warning of ongoing Iranian aggression on its territory and urging immediate international action.
Addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the Security Council President for March, Michael Waltz, the letter was submitted by Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Qatar said the recent incidents amount to “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 letter states that from the start of the attack on February 28 through March 16, Qatar’s air-defence systems intercepted multiple hostile aerial targets and that civilians were injured in what it described as “heinous attacks.” Authorities are assessing the full extent of damage and losses, with updates to follow.
Qatar noted the attacks continued despite Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), co-sponsored by 136 countries, which condemned Iran’s actions against Qatar and neighbouring states and demanded an immediate end to hostilities.
Reiterating its “strong condemnation,” Qatar affirmed its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter and said any response would be proportionate and aimed at protecting sovereignty and national interests. The letter requested circulation as an official Security Council document.
French President Emmanuel Macron also commented, saying he had spoken with the Emir of Qatar and President Trump after strikes hit gas production facilities in Iran and Qatar. Macron called for “a moratorium on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water supply facilities,” stressing the need to protect civilian populations and energy security from military escalation.
The correspondence underscores rising regional tensions and international concern about threats to civilian safety and global energy supplies. (ANI)
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