The Gulf Cooperation Council convened an emergency meeting on Tuesday evening to address Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar—a move that has heightened tensions across the region. The session followed a sharp condemnation from Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, which labelled the attack a violation of regional norms and an unacceptable escalation.

At a press conference earlier that day, Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani reiterated his government’s strong opposition to the Iranian strike, calling it “unacceptable.” He nonetheless welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire, expressing hope that it would de-escalate the broader conflict.

Al Thani also emphasized Qatar’s ongoing diplomatic efforts with Egypt and the United States to broker a truce in Gaza, saying the country remains committed to containing the crisis and restoring regional stability.

The Qatari Emir received a call from Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who reportedly expressed regret over the missile strike and acknowledged that it had inadvertently impacted Qatari territory.

Iran fired 19 missiles at the U.S. base in Qatar on Monday night. Only one missile struck the facility, and according to initial reports, no casualties were sustained. The incident has added another layer of complexity to the already fragile ceasefire and underscored the risks of miscalculation in the Gulf.

Al Jazeera