"What the arrests revealed, however, went beyond the immediate conflict, analysts said: that even Qatar, one of Iran's closest interlocutors in the Gulf and a country that had spent weeks trying to prevent this very war, had been infiltrated."
"What's really interesting is the fact that it happens with Qatar a country with special relations with Iran for years, that mediates between them and the Americans to solve the nuclear issue. This will raise a lot of questions about the nature of Iran's understanding of its relations with other countries."
"In a phone call on Wednesday night between Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the Qatari leader rejected Iranian claims that missile attacks have not been aimed at Qatar, saying evidence on the ground suggests otherwise."
Qatar announced the arrest of 10 suspects with alleged ties to Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps cells. Seven were accused of spying on military and vital facilities, while three were tasked with sabotage operations. This occurred amid Iranian missile and drone attacks on Qatar following U.S.-Israeli military action. The arrests reveal infiltration within Qatar, a country historically close to Iran and actively engaged in mediation efforts. Analysts note this development raises questions about Iran's understanding of diplomatic relationships. Tensions escalated further when Qatar's Prime Minister rejected Iranian claims that missile attacks were not directed at Qatar, citing evidence of targeted coordinates for sensitive installations.
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