Qatar denies war with Iran, claims defensive stance only
Qatar did not take part in the US and Israeli operation against Iran, and its military is merely repelling Iranian attacks under its right to self-defense, Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry announced on X.
“Qatar has not been part of the campaign targeting Iran. We are exercising our right in self defense and deterring Iranian attacks against our country,” the diplomat wrote.
Qatar has not been part of the campaign targeting Iran. We are exercising our right in self defense and deterring Iranian attacks against our country.
— د. ماجد محمد الأنصاري Dr. Majed Al Ansari (@majedalansari) March 3, 2026
We urge media outlets to use credible Qataris sources when reporting on Qatar.
Al Ansari also urged media outlets, when covering events related to Qatar, to “to use credible Qataris sources.”
By Jeyhun Aghazada







