Majed al-Ansari

Majed al-Ansari is the spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is newsworthy due to the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran and Qatar's involvement in regional diplomacy. Al-Ansari has recently addressed several critical issues, including Iran's attacks on neighboring countries, which he stated have crossed 'many red lines,' and Qatar's call for de-escalation and a diplomatic solution. He announced Qatar's arrest of Iranian IRGC sleeper cells and confirmed that Qatari military prevented Iranian missiles from attacking Hamad International Airport. Al-Ansari also stated that there is no current communication between Doha and Tehran and that Iran did not warn Qatar of missile attacks. Furthermore, he addressed Qatar's role in mediating the reopening of the Rafah crossing into Gaza, criticizing Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries. His statements reflect Qatar's complex position in the conflict, balancing its relationship with Iran and its concerns about regional stability and security.