Qatar has sent its ninth identical letter to the United Nations and the UN Security Council, alerting the international body to continued Iranian attacks on Qatari territory and urging immediate action. The note was addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the Security Council president for March, Michael Waltz, and was submitted by Qatar’s UN ambassador, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, the Qatari foreign ministry said.
In the letter, Doha says the recent incidents 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.’ It reports that between February 28 and March 16 Qatar’s air-defence systems intercepted multiple hostile aerial objects and that civilians were injured in what the government calls ‘heinous attacks.’ Authorities are assessing damage and casualties and said further updates will be provided.
Qatar noted the assaults continued despite Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), which it says was co-sponsored by 136 countries, condemned Iran’s actions against Qatar and neighbouring states, and demanded an immediate end to hostilities. Reiterating strong condemnation, Doha affirmed its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter and stated any response would be proportionate and aimed at safeguarding sovereignty and national interests. The letter requests circulation as an official Security Council document.
French President Emmanuel Macron is reported to have spoken with the Emir of Qatar and President Trump after strikes struck gas production facilities in Iran and Qatar. Macron called for a moratorium on strikes against civilian infrastructure, especially energy and water systems, and urged protection of civilians and energy security. The correspondence highlights rising regional tensions and growing international worry about threats to civilian safety and global energy supplies.
