Qatar Expels Iranian Officials After Missile Attack

On Wednesday, the Qatari Foreign Ministry announced the expulsion of Iranian military and security officials from Qatar, declaring them persona non grata. They have been given 24 hours to leave the country.

This decision is a response to repeated Iranian attacks on Qatar, notably a recent missile strike on the Ra Laffan industrial city, which is home to the nation's largest gas facility. The attack resulted in extensive fire and significant damage, although the site was evacuated following prior warnings.

The missile strike is part of Iran's retaliation against previous attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian gas infrastructure. This expulsion marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Qatar and Iran, as hostilities in the region continue to intensify.