Subscribe Today
Request a Clip
Hamad bin Jassim, who held the positions of Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister at the time, told Al-Jazeera Network (Qatar) in an April 1, 2012 interview that his country opposes any military confrontation with Iran. He stressed: "The Americans know that we will not accept any hostile action from Qatar against any neighboring country, especially against Iran."
Hamad bin Jassim: "The Iranians and the Americans know that we oppose any military action against Iran."
Interviewer: "Will the Americans ask for your permission?"
Jassim: "The Americans know that we will not accept any hostile action from Qatar, against any neighboring country, especially against Iran."
Interviewer: "There is now escalation between Iran and the U.S. Couldn't the Al-Udeid Air Base be used to..."
Jassim: "I have told you that we will not accept – I am saying this clearly and underlining it twice... We will not accept any hostile action against Iran from Qatar. Full stop."
Latest Clips
