Qatar’s Prime Minister warns that attacking Iran’s nuclear sites will cause water contamination, leading the Gulf states to run out of water in three days. He emphasizes the environmental disaster that would ensue and confirms Qatar’s ongoing ties with Iran despite past conflicts. Iranian officials echo concerns about potential widespread war in the region due to heightened tensions.
Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, warned that if Iran’s nuclear sites were targeted by either the U.S. or Israel, the Persian Gulf states would deplete their water supply within three days due to contamination. This statement was made during an interview with Tucker Carlson, where he indicated that such an attack would lead to severe environmental damage in the Gulf region.
He mentioned that the contamination from an attack on the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant would not only threaten Qatar’s water supply but also affect Kuwait and the UAE, highlighting the interconnectedness of water resources in the region.
Further in the interview, Sheikh Mohammed acknowledged past conflicts with Iran, particularly in Syria, yet maintained that Qatar values its bilateral ties with Iran. He also addressed a U.S. congressman’s suggestion to sever ties with Tehran, explaining the geographical realities that make such a move unfeasible.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi subsequently issued a stark warning about the consequences of such aggression, predicting a potential widespread war in the region that no one desires. He cited prior Iranian retaliatory measures against Israeli strikes targeting Iranian interests, conducted through Operations True Promise I and II.
Press TV also noted these developments, emphasizing the heightened tensions and the precarious situation in the Gulf states should military action take place.
The statements from Qatar’s Prime Minister underscore a critical risk regarding water security in the Persian Gulf, should military actions target Iran’s nuclear sites. The interrelatedness of the Gulf states’ water resources accentuates the urgency for diplomatic solutions amidst rising tensions. The potential fallout, as articulated by both the Qatari leader and Iranian officials, suggests a grave scenario that could lead to wider conflict.
Original Source: www.presstv.ir
