Qatar backs the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and takes its attacks dossier to the Security Council

By Tahani Elghazaly
Published April 8, 2026

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Qatar welcomed the ceasefire announcement between the United States and Iran, calling it an initial step toward de-escalation and urging all sides to build on it quickly to prevent wider regional tension. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry also praised the mediation that helped secure the deal, especially Pakistan’s role, and said full adherence to the truce is essential to stabilise the pause and create room for dialogue.

At the same time, Doha moved on a parallel legal and diplomatic track at the United Nations, saying it had sent two identical letters to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the president of the Security Council for April to document what it described as the latest developments in Iranian attacks on its territory. Qatar said the attacks amounted to a blatant violation of its sovereignty and a direct threat to its security and territorial integrity, and it urged the council to take the steps needed to stop the violations and deter those responsible.

According to the letters, Qatar documented drone attacks on April 2, 3 and 6, an April 5 attack involving drones and two cruise missiles, and a further missile attack on April 7. Doha said its air defences intercepted the attacks, but debris from the interceptions fell in a residential area, injuring four people moderately, including a Qatari child, and causing limited material damage.

Qatar also said the targeted sites were purely civilian in nature and that striking them violated the Geneva Conventions and core principles of international humanitarian law. It added that Iran bears international responsibility for the damage, that losses will be assessed by the competent authorities, and that Doha reserves its right to respond and defend itself under the UN Charter.