“No winners if the war continues”

TDT | Manama

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Qatar warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict is approaching a dangerous, uncontrollable point, urging all parties to urgently seek a political resolution before the situation further deteriorates.

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said Qatar has repeatedly cautioned since 2023 that unchecked escalation could push the region beyond the point of stability.

“We have been warning since 2023 that escalation left unchecked will get us into a situation where it cannot be controlled, and we are very close to that point,” Al-Ansari said, stressing the need to end the war “before it’s too late.”

He warned that the continuation of the conflict would have serious repercussions on the region as well as global economic and energy markets, adding that “there are no winners if this war continues.”

Al-Ansari also called for restraint, urging all sides to avoid actions that could further damage regional security and worsen humanitarian and environmental conditions. He highlighted concerns over attacks on critical infrastructure since the conflict began, warning of growing risks to food security, water security, and environmental stability.

“The attacks on certain critical infrastructures since the war has begun has taken us to the brink,” he said, adding that further escalation could deepen multiple crises across the region.

Expressing concern over the uncertainty of the situation, Al-Ansari said, “We are all waiting for what’s going to happen in the next couple of hours.”

He reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to defending its sovereignty against any aggression, while also expressing support for mediation efforts led by Pakistan and other regional and international actors aimed at resolving the crisis.