Emir: Qatar has shown resilience in the face of "exceptional events."

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar has demonstrated its strength and cohesion.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, told the Shura Council that the region has faced "exceptional incidents" after months of instability in the midst of the US-Israeli war against Iran.

In a speech in Doha, the capital of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim said on Tuesday morning that these events have shown the strength and coherence of the country's government institutions.

Emir of Qatar said: Our country and the region have faced exceptional events, which once again proved the coherence of government institutions.

Qatar finds itself embroiled in a war that began on February 28 and triggered a global energy crisis. The Gulf state has come under direct attack from Iran on several occasions, including in March, when Tehran attacked Qatar's Ras Lafan gas facility, the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production site.

Saying that Qatar has been able to absorb the consequences of regional instability due to the policies implemented before the war, Sheikh Tamim emphasized that Doha's preference is to resolve conflicts through peaceful means and dialogue. However, the Amir stressed that the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is non-negotiable.

He said: The security of the countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and the preservation of their sovereignty is an issue that cannot be compromised.

The war against Iran has disrupted global supply routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively blocked since the conflict began.

Sheikh Tamim said efforts to protect sea routes should be increased.

Efforts to secure shipping in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz and to protect energy facilities and civilian infrastructure should be redoubled.