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

Qatar's former prime minister, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, warned that the conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran has become a full-scale war that risks a prolonged escalation. He suggested that Israel benefits from a longer war, while the United States does not, questioning whether Washington or Tel Aviv is truly in control of the situation. The statesman highlighted the severe economic consequences, including a "suffocating blockade" of the Strait of Hormuz and a recent missile attack on Qatar's LNG facility. The involvement of the Houthis has further complicated the situation, making the coming days decisive for the region's future.