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Netanyahu’s Goal Was To Entangle Us With Iran, Says Former Qatari PM
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, the former Prime Minister of Qatar, just sat down for a candid chat with BBC Arabic, and he didn’t hold back. Amidst the ongoing sparks between Iran, the US, and Israel, he’s shedding light on why this “operation” feels a lot more like a trap than a solution.
The strategic trap
Sheikh Hamad hit the nail on the head when he said this conflict is exactly what Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was aiming for. According to him, the whole goal was to drag the Gulf into a messy, direct confrontation with Iran. He describes it as an operation that started without a “Plan B” or even a clear exit strategy. The hope for a quick victory or an internal uprising in Iran? HBJ says that was a major miscalculation, and now the region is stuck dealing with the fallout of a move that wasn’t properly thought through.
A global price tag
This isn’t just a regional issue; it’s a “your wallet” issue. Sheikh Hamad warned that if this fighting drags on for even two more weeks, the global economy is going to feel a serious sting. The big concern is the Strait of Hormuz. If that vital shipping lane isn’t kept open, the flow of fuel and goods hits a wall, and that means uncomfortable consequences for everyone, not just those living in the Middle East. He’s basically telling the world: the clock is ticking, and we need a “finish line” before the damage becomes permanent.
Qatar’s stand and the road ahead
Despite the scary start to the crisis, Sheikh Hamad is incredibly proud of how Qatar has handled itself. He highlighted the “honourable role” of the Qatari armed forces in keeping the country safe and repelling attacks. But looking forward, he’s urging Iran to think about its long-term interests. While nations will be neighbors forever, he believes the responsibility to end this quickly lies with whoever started it. Now, all eyes are on how President Donald Trump will announce an end to the crisis and whether a war of attrition can be avoided.
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