Qatar says Iran's threats against Gulf states based on 'desperate miscalculations'

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman, Majed Al-Ansari, has dismissed Iran's threats against Gulf states as being rooted in "desperate and mistaken calculations." In an interview with Al Arabiya, Al-Ansari urged the region to adopt a new security framework to address the concerns of all nations.

He stressed that Qatar and the Gulf states favor diplomacy but are prepared to defend themselves, underscoring that they would not tolerate being targeted without adequate deterrence. Al-Ansari further warned that Iran's threats pose a significant risk to regional stability, reiterating the rejection of using armed groups to target any state.

The spokesman highlighted the ongoing coordination and communication among Gulf states as they seek to agree on potential solutions during negotiations between the United States and Iran.