
Qatar and Arab Nations Condemn Iran's Attack on the US Base
The spokesperson of Qatar's Foreign Ministry, Majed al-Ansari, said in a statement, "The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, its airspace, international law, and the United Nations Charter."
The statement also read, "We affirm that Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent with the nature and scale of this brazen aggression, in line with international law."
"We call for the immediate cessation of all military actions and for a serious return to the negotiating table and dialogue," the statement read.
The country's defence ministry assured that most missiles were intercepted, except for one; nonetheless, no casualties were caused by the attack. The base was evacuated before the attack, and all necessary measures were taken to ensure the safety of the military personnel.
Gulf Nations Condemn the Attack
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry also condemned the attack and said, "The kingdom asserts its support and stance by the brotherly State of Qatar.'
The UAE also condemned the attack and expressed "full solidarity with Qatar and its unwavering support for all measures aimed at protecting the security and safety of its citizens and residents'.
Along with its Gulf neighbors, Bahrain strongly condemned the attack and affirmed its full support for Qatar.
Oman's Foreign Ministry denounced the attack, saying, "The Sultanate of Oman condemns the ongoing escalation that the region is witnessing, which was caused by Israel when it launched an illegitimate bombing attack on June 13 against the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Other Arab Nations Denounce the Attack
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said in a statement, "I condemn in the strongest terms the aggression that the brotherly state of Qatar endured, and I stress Lebanon's solidarity with the Qatari government and people."
Morocco Foreign Ministry "strongly condemned the attack" and expressed "its full solidarity with Qatar in the face of any act that could endanger its security and the safety of its citizens'.
US President Donald Trump said about 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.'
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