GCC FMs to Hold Exceptional Meeting over Iran’s Attacks on US Base in Qatar
Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are set to hold an exceptional meeting in Qatar’s Doha on Tuesday following Iran’s attacks on a US base in Qatar, according to Al Arabiya.
Iran’s Attack on Qatar
Iran launched a missile attack on an American air base in Qatar on June 23 without causing any causalities.
US President Donald Trump described the attack as a “weak response” to the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.
“The United States showed that they have no respect to United Nations Charter. They have no respect to international law. They crossed a very big red line by attacking nuclear facilities,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
The Iranian attack on Qatar targeted Al Udeid Air Base, sparking several concerns over the possibility of broadening the conflict between Israel and Iran.
“I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed and hardly any damage was done,” Trump said.
Advance Notice
Trump also revealed that Iran had sent advance notice to the US and Qatari authorities ahead of the attack.
“I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured. Perhaps Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social media site.
Mounting Concerns
On Sunday, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the escalating tensions in the region following the US attacks with GCC leaders through a series of phone calls.
The Crown Prince held separate telephone calls with several Gulf Cooperation Council leaders including King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani as well as Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Sabah.
Furthermore, the prince received a phone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.
During the calls, the leaders discussed the latest regional developments, such as Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iran and the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities earlier on Sunday.
They stressed the unity and solidarity of GCC member states and emphasized the significance of collective efforts to exercise restraint, avoid further escalation, and seek diplomatic solutions to the conflict.
Israel-Iran War
On June 13, Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran under the name of Operation Rising Lion. The military campaign targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities and killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists.
As a response, Iran launched a retaliatory wave of missiles against Israel and targeted Tel Aviv. Israel also killed several Iranian nuclear scientists in line with its goal to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program.
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