In a dramatic escalation, Qatar has ordered the expulsion of Iranian diplomats from its territory after repeated attacks attributed to the Islamic Republic.

Qatar announced that the military attaché and security attaché at Iran’s embassy in Doha, along with all staff working in their offices, have been declared persona non grata. Authorities instructed all personnel connected to these offices to leave the country within 24 hours. The move comes in response to ongoing Iranian attacks against Qatar.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry stated: “This decision stems from repeated attacks by Iran against Qatar, a violation of its sovereignty and security, and a breach of the principles of international law, United Nations Security Council resolutions, and the principles of good neighborliness. If the Iranian side continues this approach, Qatar will take further measures to ensure the protection of its sovereignty, security, and national interests. Qatar reserves the right to take all necessary measures to defend its sovereignty and security, in accordance with the provisions of international law.”

Earlier, Qatar reported that it intercepted two missiles launched toward the gas city of Ras Laffan, shortly after an Iranian missile strike caused significant damage to a liquefied natural gas production facility.

The Iranian attack inflicted major damage on the Ras Laffan industrial city, home to one of the world’s most important and largest LNG production facilities. The assault included five missiles, four of which were intercepted, while the fifth struck its target.

At the same time, Saudi Arabia reported that four people were injured when interception debris fell on a civilian structure in Riyadh during an earlier Iranian missile attack. “Four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh were intercepted and destroyed. Fragments of one of the missiles fell near a refinery south of Riyadh,” the Saudi Defense Ministry said.

{Matzav.com}