Qatar summons Iranian envoy, condemns IRGC Missile Strikes on US base as violation of sovereignty

Qatar on Tuesday summoned Iran’s Ambassador to Doha and strongly condemned the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) missile strikes on the Al Udeid Air Base, home to US forces, declaring it a blatant breach of Qatari sovereignty, airspace, and international law.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its protest to Ambassador Ali Saleh Abadi, stating that the attack—launched late Monday night—violated the United Nations Charter and the principles of good neighbourly relations.

"His Excellency Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, stressed to the Iranian envoy that this violation runs counter to the close ties between Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

Qatar has consistently advocated for dialogue and exerted tireless diplomatic efforts in the region," read a statement from the ministry.

Qatar also affirmed its right to respond under international law and called for an immediate return to diplomacy to prevent further escalation. “There is a pressing need to halt military actions and avoid further destabilization in the region,” the statement added.

The development follows reports that Iran launched six missiles targeting US military installations in Iraq and Qatar as part of an operation dubbed "Annunciation of Victory"—a move that dramatically raised tensions across the Gulf. Fortunately, missile defence systems, including American Patriot batteries, reportedly intercepted the attacks, limiting damage.

In response to Qatar’s protest, Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday insisted that the strikes were acts of legitimate self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter, citing the United States' alleged “unprovoked aggression” against Iranian sovereignty on June 22, 2025.