Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared Iranian military and security attachés persona non grata, giving them 24 hours to leave the country. This move follows a recent Ras Laffan Missile strike on Qatar’s northern coast.
The missile hit the Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to Qatar’s largest gas plant. The strike caused significant damage and sparked massive fires. Qatar Energy confirmed that emergency teams acted immediately to contain the blaze. No casualties have been reported so far.
Authorities described the attack as a direct threat to Qatar’s national security. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Iran of following “extremist policies” that endanger regional stability. “Qatar reserves the right to respond and will take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, and citizens,” the statement said.
Qatar’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that Iran fired five missiles. Four of them struck the Ras Laffan Industrial City. The Ministry of Interior reported that the fires have been contained and no lives were lost in the attack.
Saudi Arabia was also affected by the attack. Debris from intercepted missiles injured four people in Riyadh and Al-Kharj. The Saudi Ministry of Defense said its missile defense systems successfully intercepted four ballistic missiles fired toward the capital. Alerts for these areas have now been lifted.
The Ras Laffan Missile attack marks one of the most severe provocations in the Gulf in recent years. Experts say targeting a major energy hub could have serious economic and security consequences for the region.
Qatar has stated that any further hostile actions by Iran will trigger decisive countermeasures. The government has emphasized that protecting national infrastructure and citizens remains a top priority.
Analysts are monitoring the situation closely, warning that regional tensions could escalate further. The Ras Laffan Missile strike underscores the vulnerability of critical energy facilities to geopolitical conflicts.
Qatar’s swift diplomatic and security response demonstrates the country’s resolve to defend its sovereignty while coordinating with regional partners to ensure stability in the Gulf.
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