New York, April 02 (QNA) - The State of Qatar has sent a 10th identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, and HE Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, 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 HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani.
The letter noted Qatar's Ministry of Defense's announcement that the country was subjected to attacks by a number of drones from the Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, March 28, 29 and 30, 2026, which Qatar's Armed Forces successfully intercepted, and to the targeting by three cruise missiles on Wednesday, April 1, which Qatar's Armed Forces managed to successfully intercept two of them, while the third hit an oil tanker leased to Qatar Energy in the economic waters of the State of Qatar. The letter noted that the necessary measures were taken, and coordination was made with the concerned authorities to evacuate the tanker, whose crew numbered 21 people, without any human losses being recorded.
In this regard, the letter highlighted that QatarEnergy confirmed that the tanker "Aqua 1," a fuel oil tanker chartered by QatarEnergy, was targeted by a missile attack on Wednesday, and that none of the tanker's crew members were harmed, and that this attack did not result in any environmental effects, noting that this attack was carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran even after the Security Council adopted Resolution No. 2817 (2026), which condemned in the strongest terms the heinous attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the State of Qatar and neighboring countries, and demanded an immediate end to all such attacks.
The State of Qatar also reiterated that this attack constitutes a violation of Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), and once again urged the Security Council to assume its responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security and to take the necessary measures to stop these serious violations and deter their perpetrators.
The letter emphasized that the targets of the attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran are purely civilian in nature, and that targeting them constitutes a blatant violation by Iran of the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, and of the principles of international humanitarian law, specifically the principle of distinction, the prohibition of targeting civilians and civilian objects in armed conflicts, the prohibition of indiscriminate attacks, the principle of proportionality, and the obligation to take due precautions to avoid civilian targets.
The letter stressed that these illegal actions by the Islamic Republic of Iran entail international responsibility, making it obligated, as the case may be, to provide compensation for all damages incurred by the State of Qatar as a result of these actions. All damages and losses resulting from the attacks will be assessed by the competent authorities. Qatar will keep the UN and the UN Security Council informed of developments.
The letter emphasized that the State of Qatar reserves its right to respond in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations and the right to self-defense guaranteed by international law, stressing that Qatar will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens and residents on its territory.
The State of Qatar also requested that this letter be circulated as an official document of the Security Council. (QNA)