Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, commented on Iran's recent attacks on 9/3, stating, "We feel deeply betrayed. This is the second time. This time, it appears to have been premeditated. When the conflict erupted, Gulf countries were immediately attacked within about one hour."

He reiterated Qatar's pre-conflict stance of "not participating in any strikes or wars targeting neighbors," affirming its desire to maintain a peaceful region.

"We made efforts to bring Iran and the United States to a diplomatic solution. However, Iran miscalculated by attacking Gulf nations. They have ruined everything," he told Sky News.

Black smoke rises from an Iranian airstrike in Doha, Qatar, on 1/3. Photo: AFP

Black smoke rises from an Iranian airstrike in Doha, Qatar, on 1/3. Photo: AFP

On 9/3, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement condemning Iran's "malicious" attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations. Riyadh accused Tehran of targeting civilian sites, including airports and oil and gas facilities, demonstrating an "intent to threaten regional security and stability," which it stated gravely violates international commitments and law.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Saudi Arabia does not permit foreign fighter jets or refueling aircraft to operate in its territory for offensive campaigns.

The ministry stated that fighter jets operating in Saudi airspace are solely conducting patrol missions to protect Saudi Arabia and member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran.

Saudi Arabia warned that Iran's continued attacks on Gulf nations would escalate tensions and profoundly impact current and future relations between the parties.

"Iran's current actions against our nations do not reflect wisdom or a desire to avoid an escalating spiral; Iran will be the biggest loser," the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautioned.

Location of Iran and Gulf nations. Graphic: Guardian

Location of Iran and Gulf nations. Graphic: Guardian

Since the conflict erupted on 28/2 with a series of attacks by the United States and Israel, Iran's retaliatory strikes have targeted various U.S. military facilities in the region, as well as energy and civilian infrastructure in Gulf nations. Iranian officials had previously warned that all U.S. assets in the region and countries supporting the U.S. could become targets for retaliation if a conflict broke out.

Qatar reported that it sustained an Iranian missile attack early this morning. Over the capital Doha, multiple loud explosions were heard as missiles were intercepted, accompanied by streaks of fire and smoke.

Other Gulf nations also reported multiple attacks. Bahraini media stated that 32 people were injured following an unmanned aerial vehicle attack in the Sitra area.

In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Defense announced the interception of several unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeting the Shaybah oil field in the Rub' al Khali desert region, a facility operated by Aramco with a typical daily output exceeding one million barrels of oil. Air defense forces also shot down two UAVs north of the capital Riyadh and neutralized a flying object aimed at the city's diplomatic quarter.

Bahrain's Al Ma'ameer oil refinery was hit by an attack on 9/3. The state-owned energy company Bahrain Bapco subsequently issued a "force majeure" notice regarding contract fulfillment with partners, but reassured that all domestic market demands would be fully met and supply would not be disrupted.

By Thanh Danh (According to Al Jazeera, Sky)