Doha, March 8 (QNA) – The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, and resulted in the death of two civilians and injuries to others. Qatar deemed the attack a flagrant violation of international law and its principles, and a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.

In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Qatar’s categorical rejection of the justifications offered by the Islamic Republic of Iran for targeting countries in the region. The Ministry stressed the necessity of respecting the rules of international law and the principles of good neighborliness and avoiding anything that could widen the circle of tension in the region.

The Ministry also expressed Qatar’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to preserve its security and stability. Qatar extended its sincere condolences to the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. (QNA)