American conservative radio host and author Mark R. Levin accused Qatar of hypocrisy in its handling of alleged sovereignty violations by Iran and Israel, labeling the Gulf nation a "terror state" in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that garnered significant attention.
In his post, Levin wrote: "Funny how Qatar didn’t accuse Iran of violating its sovereignty. Funny how Qatar didn’t run to the UN. Funny how Qatar didn’t call for Arab countries to create a defense pact against Iran. Funny how Egypt and Turkey didn’t burp a word. All bullsh*t. Qatar is a terror state."
In June 2025, Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting U.S. troops at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which hosts American and British forces. Qatar issued a condemnation, describing the strike as a violation of its sovereignty and reserving the right to respond. However, reports and analyses at the time suggested the response was limited and performative.
For instance, the attack was reportedly coordinated in advance, with the base evacuated to avoid casualties, and Qatar's statement concluded by attributing blame to Israel for escalating regional tensions. No formal complaint was lodged at the United Nations, and there were no calls for a broader Arab defense alliance against Iran. Saudi Arabia condemned the Iranian action strongly, offering support to Qatar, but Egypt and Turkey remained notably silent on the matter.
In contrast, when Israel conducted an airstrike in Doha, Qatar's capital, targeting Hamas "negotiators", Qatar strongly condemned the attack as a "treacherous" and "cowardly" violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The strike drew widespread international criticism, including from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who called it a "shocking breach." The UN Security Council described it as a "flagrant violation" of Qatar's sovereignty.
