The State of Qatar strongly condemned the attempted drone attack targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, deeming it an unacceptable act of aggression, a violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty, and a threat to its security and the security of the region.
In a statement issued today, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to preserve its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents. Regarding
the drone attack
, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki al-Maliki, that on Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, three drones after entering the Kingdom's airspace from Iraqi airspace.
Major General al-Maliki emphasized that the Ministry of Defense reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place and will take and implement all necessary operational measures to counter any attempt to attack the Kingdom's sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
In a statement issued today, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to preserve its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents. Regarding
the drone attack
, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki al-Maliki, that on Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, three drones after entering the Kingdom's airspace from Iraqi airspace.
Major General al-Maliki emphasized that the Ministry of Defense reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place and will take and implement all necessary operational measures to counter any attempt to attack the Kingdom's sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
