Lina Altawell
08 April 2026•Update: 08 April 2026
Qatar said Wednesday Iran is obligated to compensate it for all damage resulting from attacks on its territory.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said Qatar has sent two identical letters to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the president of the Security Council in April, denouncing Iranian attacks as a “blatant violation” of its sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and territorial integrity, and an escalation that endangers regional stability.
The letters stated that Iran bears international responsibility for the strikes, describing them as “unlawful acts” that require Tehran to provide compensation for all losses incurred by Qatar, the ministry said.
Qatar also said the attacks targeted civilian sites and violated international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions and principles prohibiting attacks on civilians.
Doha reaffirmed that it reserves the right to respond under Article 51 of the UN Charter, saying it will take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, and residents.
US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran Tuesday, saying Tehran presented a “workable” 10-point proposal for negotiations.
The announcement came less than two hours before the expiration of a deadline Trump had repeatedly extended for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept an agreement or face “the destruction of an entire civilization.”
Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran on Feb. 28, killing more than 1,400 people to date, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets. It has also restricted the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
