Barran Press
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, sparking a wave of swift and unified condemnation from across the Arab world and internationally. The strike followed American assaults on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including the highly sensitive Fordow site, just a day prior.
Qatar's Ministry of Defense confirmed its air defenses intercepted a missile attack targeting Al Udeid, according to the Qatar News Agency. The Qatari Foreign Ministry issued a strongly worded statement, denouncing the IRGC's missile strike as a "flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter," directly threatening regional security and stability. The statement also explicitly asserted Qatar's right to respond to this "blatant aggression" in line with international law.
Within an hour of the attack, Baran Press documented 18 Arab and international statements condemning Iran's actions as a clear violation of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace.
Unified Arab Stance Emerges
Yemen's recognized government condemned the "flagrant Iranian aggression," highlighting its threat to sovereignty and international law. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates swiftly followed, denouncing the attack as a violation of sovereignty and international norms, while pledging full support to Qatar. The UAE specifically warned against further military escalation, urging diplomatic solutions.
Bahrain and Kuwait also strongly condemned the strike, emphasizing Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) solidarity. Kuwait reiterated its readiness to offer full support to Qatar and praised its air defense response. Oman expressed strong disapproval of the regional escalation, noting the Iranian strike on Qatar's sovereign territory as unacceptable and a violation of good neighborly policy.
Egypt condemned the attacks as a violation of Qatar's sovereignty and international law, expressing deep concern over the escalating tensions and calling for de-escalation. Iraq voiced "grave concern" over the dangerous escalation, warning of its potential to destabilize the entire region.
Jordan denounced the "flagrant violation" of Qatar's sovereignty, offering full solidarity and urging an end to military escalation through dialogue. Morocco and Palestine similarly condemned the missile strike as a violation of Qatar's sovereignty, affirming their support.
Regional and International Bodies Speak Out
The GCC Secretary-General, Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, strongly condemned the attack, reiterating that the security of GCC states is indivisible. The Arab Parliament echoed this sentiment, warning against expanding the conflict. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, described the Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Qatar as an "entirely unacceptable assault on its sovereignty."
Internationally, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a return to diplomacy to end the "spiral of chaos," with Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot labeling the missile attacks a "serious escalation." The British government reiterated calls for dialogue, noting that targeting military bases in the Gulf threatens international interests and global energy security. Russia urged extreme caution, warning of serious implications for international peace and security if the escalation continues.
The Iranian attack, dubbed "Basha'er al-Fath" by Tehran, came after U.S. airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz in what Washington described as a "vital operation to destroy Iranian nuclear capabilities." Regional security sources indicate that military alert levels remain high at U.S. bases across the region amid fears of further attacks, with global attention now focused on potential international reactions.