Qatar PM Warns Iran Nuclear Strike Could Contaminate Gulf Waters

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has warned that an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities could lead to catastrophic environmental consequences, particularly the contamination of Gulf waters, which are crucial for the survival of Qatar, the UAE, and Kuwait. He emphasized that the region relies heavily on desalinated water drawn from the Gulf, and any military escalation could leave over 18 million residents without potable water. Sheikh Mohammed urged for diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, stressing that military action could trigger a wider regional conflict and ecological disaster. He noted that some Iranian nuclear sites are closer to Qatar than to Tehran, highlighting the immediate threat to his nation. The Prime Minister's comments come amidst a backdrop of heightened tensions, with U.S. President Trump implementing a