Qatar’s Prime Minister warned that an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could lead to severe water shortages for Persian Gulf states within three days due to contamination. He acknowledged Qatar’s ongoing relations with Iran despite past conflicts and cautioned of potential catastrophic consequences from military aggression in the region, echoed by Iranian officials.
In a recent interview, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, stated that if Iran’s nuclear facilities were attacked, the Persian Gulf states would face severe water shortages within three days. This assertion underscores the potential environmental disaster that such an act might incite, leading to widespread water contamination across the region.
Sheikh Mohammed elaborated that an attack on the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant could result in catastrophic environmental damage, declaring, “This would be basically entirely contaminated…The whole country would run out of water in three days.” He pointed out that this situation is not limited to Qatar but would also affect neighboring countries like Kuwait and the UAE.
Further in the interview, the Qatari Prime Minister acknowledged past hostilities, revealing, “We fought against Iran in Syria for 14 years,” while highlighting the ongoing necessity for Qatar to maintain connections with Iran amidst geopolitical tensions. He noted that a plea from a US congressman to sever ties with Iran was met with the reality of their geographic proximity, necessitating a balanced approach in foreign relations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning about the severe repercussions of any military action against Iran’s nuclear sites, suggesting that such an attack could lead to a large-scale conflict. He stated, “My assumption is that in this case, we will enter into a widespread war in the region, a catastrophe that no one, neither in the region nor outside the region, wants.”
In the backdrop of these statements, Iran has carried out retaliatory actions in response to perceived threats, including operations targeting Israeli interests, showcasing the heightened military tensions in the area.
The comments from Qatar’s Prime Minister highlight the fragile state of water resources in the Persian Gulf and the potential regional repercussions of military actions against Iran’s nuclear sites. Given the geographic and political complexities, any aggression could trigger significant environmental and humanitarian crises, underscoring the importance of diplomatic engagements in preserving stability in the region.
Original Source: www.presstv.ir
