?State of Qatar Declares the Military Attaché and Security Attaché in the Iranian Embassy, and Those Working in the Two Attaché Offices, Persona Non Grata
?Doha | March 18, 2026
?The Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivered an official memorandum to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the State, stating that the State of Qatar considers both the Military Attaché and the Security Attaché in the Embassy, in addition to those working in the two attaché offices, persona non grata, and requests that they leave the State's territories within a maximum period of (24) hours.
?This came during a meeting held today by His Excellency Mr. Ibrahim Yusuf Fakhroo, Director of the Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with His Excellency Mr. Ali Saleh Abadi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State.
?The Ministry clarified that this decision comes in the wake of repeated Iranian targeting and treacherous aggression that targeted the State of Qatar, violated its sovereignty and security, in flagrant violation of the principles of international law, UN Security Council Resolution No. (2817), and the rules of good neighborliness.
?The Ministry emphasized that the continuation of the Iranian side in this hostile approach will be met with the State of Qatar taking additional measures to ensure the protection of its sovereignty, security, and national interests.
?The Ministry affirmed that the State of Qatar reserves its right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security, in accordance with the provisions of international law.