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Tensions in the Gulf are escalating rapidly as Qatar has officially expelled Iranian military and security diplomats, ordering them to leave the country within 24 hours. The dramatic decision targets diplomats linked to the security and military apparatus of Iran, signaling a sharp deterioration in relations between the two regional powers.
Officials in Doha declared the Iranian officials persona non grata, a diplomatic step that effectively forces their immediate removal from the country. Such moves are rare between Gulf states and Tehran and typically reflect serious security concerns or major geopolitical disputes.
The expulsion comes as tensions across the region continue to rise amid the broader confrontation involving United States, Israel, and Iran, with Gulf countries increasingly worried that the conflict could spill over into energy infrastructure, shipping routes, and strategic facilities across the region.
For Qatar, which has historically tried to maintain balanced relations with both Western allies and Iran, the decision represents a significant diplomatic shift and highlights the growing pressure Gulf states are facing as the regional crisis intensifies.
The move could further strain Iran’s relations with Gulf monarchies and may trigger new diplomatic and security responses across the region, especially as fears grow that the conflict could begin to directly impact the energy heart of the Gulf and global oil markets.