New York: The State of Qatar has sent a seventh identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March, Michael Waltz, regarding the latest developments of the Iranian attack on its territories.
This attack constitutes a blatant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct threat to its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.
The letter was sent by Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani.
The letter noted the continued attacks targeting Qatar's territories, indicating that the Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announced that Qatar was subjected, until the afternoon of Monday, March 9, 2026, to an attack with 17 ballistic missiles and 6 drones from the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The armed forces successfully intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 6 drones without any casualties. The letter added that all damages and losses resulting from the attacks will be assessed by the relevant authorities, adding that it will keep them informed of developments.
The letter reiterated the State of Qatar's strong condemnation of this attack and it's right to respond in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, in a manner commensurate with the nature of the aggression, in defense of its sovereignty and to safeguard its security and national interests.
The State of Qatar also requested that this letter be circulated as an official document of the Security Council.
