Qatar elder statesman warns Israel’s war on Iran risks spiralling out of control

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Qatar's elder statesman, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, warned on Saturday that the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Iran risks escalating into a prolonged regional war. He stated that failure to resolve the situation in the coming days could lead to severe economic repercussions for the region and the global economy.

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Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 03/28/2026 - 18:54 Qatar’s ex-premier says escalation brings little to the US, but Israel stands to gain from a longer war Qatar's former Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani. (Gianluigi Guercia/AFP) Off A senior member of Qatar’s ruling family and veteran statesman warned on Saturday that the coming days will prove decisive, cautioning that failure to resolve the Israeli-US war on Iran could push the region into a prolonged escalation.

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