Qatar's prime minister has accused Iran of a 'dangerous miscalculation' after retaliatory strikes hit several Gulf countries, including Qatar. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani told Sky News that Doha feels a 'big sense of betrayal' following the attacks, which he said have 'destroyed everything'.
The comments come after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones at targets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, damaging civilian infrastructure such as hotels and airports. The strikes were in retaliation for US-Israeli operations, sparking a 10-day conflict in the region.
'We never expected this from our neighbour,' al-Thani said, adding that Qatar had always sought to maintain good relations with Iran. He called for de-escalation and urged the US to reduce tensions. Qatari forces have shot down Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles and Shahed drones over the past week.
The conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, pushing crude prices above $115 a barrel. Fuel shortages have led to rationing and violence in South Asia, including a fatal shooting at a petrol station in Pakistan. Bangladesh has brought forward university holidays to cut electricity use after Qatar suspended LNG deliveries.
