Doha
How Qatar's former emir Sheikh Hamad reshaped Qatar - and the modern Middle East - analysis
In many ways, the era that the former emir presided over was a very different Middle East. Against the grain of the time, he was able to position Qatar as a key state in the region.
US-Iran talks 'going well' Vance claims, Iran's deputy FM says monitoring of MoU discussed - report
Strait of Hormuz instability to remain Iranian leverage until final deal signed, experts predict
Iran to get half of $12b., in frozen assets following MoU, Pezeshkian tells state media
Qatar to host US-Iran talks in Doha as behind-the-scenes diplomacy secures peace accord - report
According to a Qatari report, the talk of an approaching agreement between Washington and Tehran was accompanied by a media campaign against Qatar.
Gulf states and Netanyahu: Shifting dynamics in Washington’s corridors - opinion
Gulf leaders are using their growing influence in Washington to press President Trump away from Netanyahu’s war footing and toward a regional settlement tied to the Palestinian issue.
Pro-Iran coverage exposes the illusion of neutrality in Qatar’s media empire - opinion
Internal evidence – such as that provided by Suzan Quitaz, one of the coauthors of this article – could shed light on how Qatar's coordination mechanism actually operates behind the scenes.
Qatar facing 'strategic shock' in energy, influence crisis in wake of Iran war
During the war, Qatar faced around 700 Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting US bases on its territory. Although no civilian casualties were reported, its economy faced devastating impacts.
Gulf states expel Iranian diplomats as tensions rise over attacks, regional security
In four weeks of conflict, Iran has launched thousands of rockets and drones at the Gulf states, the UAE being the one targeted the most.
Iran threatens US, Israeli infrastructure over energy strikes
"If the enemy attacks fuel and energy infrastructure, all energy, information technology, and desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime in the region will be targeted," Iran said.
‘More than symbolic’: Doha’s expulsion of Iran’s military, security attache signals shift in Gulf
Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi, a Saudi researcher specializing in international relations and the Gulf region, told The Jerusalem Post that Iran’s attacks constitute “a betrayal of the diplomatic detente.”
Iran’s strikes expose failure of the Gulf states, tests regional stability - opinion
Iran’s missile and drone strikes hit Gulf states, testing trust, unity, and reliance on the US.
UAE air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones
Also on Thursday, Azerbaijan announced on Thursday that it was preparing unspecified retaliatory measures after it said four Iranian drones flew across its border and injured four people.
Qatar 'categorically rejects' Iranian claims that Doha was not targeted by missiles
Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that “evidence on the ground” disproved the Iranian claim and decried the strikes as a “flagrant violation” of Qatar’s sovereignty.
