Former Qatari PM Warns: U.S. Military Action Against Iran “Not in Interest of Allies”
Former Qatari PM Warns: U.S. Military Action Against Iran “Not in Interest of Allies”
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani, the former Prime Minister of Qatar, has issued a stark warning against potential U.S. military intervention in Iran, stating that such a move would be “catastrophic” for regional stability.
In a series of high-profile remarks shared via Al Jazeera and social media, the influential statesman argued that kinetic action would ultimately harm America’s own regional allies, who remain most vulnerable to Iranian retaliation.
The warning comes as the Trump administration intensifies its “maximum support” policy for Iranian protesters, with reports suggesting that U.S. military plans for potential operations have reached “advanced stages.”
Tensions have been further inflamed by a nationwide internet blackout in Iran and the recent U.S. seizure of the Bella 1, a ship accused of transporting sanctioned Iranian oil. Sheikh Hamad emphasized that any escalation could lead to a “hot war” that would destabilize the global energy market and put Gulf states in the direct line of fire.
In light of these “rapid changes in Western alliance policies,” Sheikh Hamad is also advocating for the urgent creation of a new strategic defense bloc involving Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan. He argues that such an alliance is a “necessity to safeguard regional interests” and should be viewed not as a hostile front against Iran, but as a stabilizing force to balance shifting international dynamics.
He noted that smaller Gulf states must join collective security arrangements to ensure they are not caught in the crossfire of a superpower confrontation.
Current Qatari officials, including Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, have echoed these concerns, engaging in “phone diplomacy” with Tehran to urge de-escalation.
As Washington threatens “strong action” to protect protesters from state violence, Qatar continues to position itself as a vital mediator. The Qatari Foreign Ministry remains adamant that while tensions are high, a diplomatic resolution is still possible and far preferable to a military conflict that could “grind the region to a halt.”
