Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Others Condemn Iran’s Missile Strike on U.S. Base in Qatar
Iran’s missile attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar has drawn sharp and unified condemnation from a broad coalition of regional and international powers. Countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, the Palestinian Authority, and Pakistan have publicly denounced the strike, describing it as a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and international law. The strike, which Iran called “devastating and powerful,” came in response to U.S. air raids on Iran’s nuclear facilities and marks a significant flare-up in the ongoing Middle East crisis.
Saudi Arabia condemned the attack “in the strongest terms,” calling it an unjustifiable act of aggression against a fellow Gulf state. Riyadh pledged full solidarity with Qatar and offered all its capabilities to support any defensive measures Doha might undertake. The UAE echoed this stance, calling the Iranian attack a “flagrant violation” of airspace and sovereignty, while Egypt described it as a threat to Qatar’s territorial integrity and international peace. Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait similarly affirmed their support for Qatar, while Oman pointed to the broader regional crisis initiated by Israel’s military actions and further inflamed by Iran’s response. The Palestinian Authority joined the chorus, calling the attack a blatant breach of Qatari sovereignty.
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Pakistan also voiced strong concern and expressed solidarity with Qatar. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally reached out to Qatar’s ambassador in Islamabad and conveyed support for the government and people of Qatar. He emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation and restoring peace. In a separate conversation with the Saudi ambassador, PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with Saudi Arabia to help defuse tensions in the Middle East. The Saudi envoy thanked the prime minister for his swift outreach and agreed on the importance of coordinated efforts to bring stability back to the region.
The Iranian missile attack followed Tehran’s warning to retaliate for U.S. strikes on its underground nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. While Iran insists its actions were targeted and proportionate, Qatar called the strike a “blatant violation” of its sovereignty and emphasized that its air defences successfully intercepted the missiles. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said it reserves the right to respond and called on all sides to cease military activity and return to diplomacy. French President Emmanuel Macron also weighed in, urging all parties to show restraint and return to the negotiating table to avoid what he described as “the spiral of chaos.”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump also dismissed Iran’s missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as a “very weak response” to the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump claimed that 14 missiles were launched by Iran, 13 were intercepted, and one was allowed through as it posed no threat. He emphasized that no Americans were harmed and minimal damage occurred, asserting that the response had been effectively countered.
Trump expressed hope that Iran had “gotten it out of their system” and would now consider moving toward peace. He stated he would encourage Israel to do the same, suggesting that the situation could de-escalate if further aggression ceased.
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