Qatar Warns of 'Devastating Consequences' Amid US-Iran Tensions, Urges Diplomacy

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News18•14-01-2026, 01:35
Qatar Warns of 'Devastating Consequences' Amid US-Iran Tensions, Urges Diplomacy
- •US President Trump has reacted strongly to the rising death toll of protesters in Iran, threatening intervention and canceling meetings with Iranian officials.
- •Qatar, the first Muslim country to comment, warns that increased military tension between the US and Iran could have severe regional consequences.
- •Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari emphasized the need to avoid escalation and expressed belief in a diplomatic solution.
- •Qatar is actively engaging with all parties to find a diplomatic resolution, recalling its successful mediation in June after an attack on the Al Udeid base.
- •Amid threats from both sides, the US maintains that diplomacy is still an option, while Iran's Parliament Speaker warns of retaliation.
Why It Matters: Qatar urges diplomacy to prevent devastating regional consequences from escalating US-Iran tensions over Iranian protests.
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