US strengthens air defense systems in Qatar and Saudi Arabia
The US military has bolstered the protection of oil infrastructure in Qatar and Saudi Arabia by deploying two additional Patriot batteries to these countries.
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Erdogan holds meeting with Qatari emir
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani discussed regional, global issues as well as bilateral ties in a closed-door meeting on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, the Communications Directorate said.
US wants to invest 5 bln dollars in restoration of energy in Middle East
The United States has proposed investing $5 bln in a new fund that would help Middle East countries rebuild energy infrastructure, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Qatar rules out bypassing Strait of Hormuz
Qatar's Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi has ruled out using pipelines as an alternative route for Qatar’s liquefied natural gas exports.
Qatar says US wrong about Hormuz future
Qatari Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is “wrong” when he said that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will be worthless in two years.
Iran outlines conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening
Iranian authorities have announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US government accepts all of Tehran's conditions for resolving the conflict.
Tehran proposes ending war to Washington through Doha
Tehran is now waiting for US President Donald Trump’s decision on the proposals
US and Israel hold private meeting to discuss Iran war
The military chiefs of Israel, the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Egypt held a meeting in Germany last week about the war with Iran and regional tensions, two Israeli officials told Axios.
Qatar may start buying LNG from US
One of the world's leading LNG producers may begin importing liquefied gas, with media reports indicating Qatar is in talks with the US
Schengen-style Gulf visa to launch 'soon'
The unified GCC tourist visa will "see the light soon", the Gulf bloc’s secretary-general has said, indicating that the Schengen-style permit is moving closer to launch, Khaleej Times reported.
Fidan, Al Thani hold talks on security in the Middle East
The parties discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation between Türkiye and Qatar to help de-escalate the broader range of conflicts across the Middle East
Iran and Qatar discuss shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran and Doha have discussed the regional situation, de‑escalation efforts, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
12 countries condemn Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
Türkiye and other countries have strongly condemned the Israeli military's airstrikes on a Syrian airbase.
Qatar to purchase four US tanker aircraft
Qatar has agreed to purchase four KC‑46A tanker aircraft and related equipment from the US for $4.5 billion, with the State Department already approving the deal.
Gulf states take-'semi-neutral' stance on Iran - Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said some of U.S. allies in the Middle East have taken a "semi-neutral" stance in the armed conflict between the United States and Iran.
Qatari FM calls for halt to blackmail in Strait of Hormuz
Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said traffic in the Strait of Hormuz must go back to what it was before the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, with no party to the conflict “blackmailing” the other.
Istanbul may become home to Hamas politburo
Istanbul could become the permanent base for Hamas's political leadership, according to Maghreb Times, as Algeria has not approved the move.
Oman-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz at critical juncture - Qatar
Consultations between Oman and Iran on de-escalation in the region are at a crucial stage, Qatari Foreign Ministry official representative Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari said.
Trump and Emir of Qatar discuss ways to de-escalate Middle East
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss efforts to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran, the office of the Qatari head of state said.
Qatar says efforts underway to find US-Iran diplomatic solution
The United States and Iran are still working towards a deal, as no agreement has been reached yet, Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari said.
