# Qatar
Latest news and articles about Qatar
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Iran Strikes Al Udeid; Qatar Suspends LNG as Gulf Security Frays
Iran has conducted a third day of missile and drone strikes focused on the Al Udeid U.S. air base in Qatar, prompting QatarEnergy to suspend LNG production after two energy facilities were hit. Doha has declared a national emergency posture, and the attacks risk both a regional security escalation and disruption to global gas markets.
Hormuz Disruption Sends Oil and Gas Prices Soaring, Forces Central Banks to Recalculate
An adviser to Iran’s IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz had been closed, triggering a sharp spike in oil and gas prices as tankers halted transits and insurance and navigation risks rose. Attacks on Qatari LNG wells and broader Gulf tensions amplified fears of supply shortages, forcing policymakers and central bankers to reassess inflation and monetary policy risks.
Iran’s Larijani Says US Is ‘Turning to Reason’ as Tehran Warns Israel Against Sabotage of Talks
Ali Larijani, Iran’s chief security adviser, said indirect talks with the United States continue and signalled that American engagement indicates a move toward pragmatism, while warning that Israel is trying to undermine the negotiations. Meeting Qatar’s leaders, Larijani said Iran has not received concrete US proposals and reiterated that an attack on Iran would bring retaliatory strikes on US bases in the region.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Accuses Netanyahu of Trying to Drag Washington into a War with Tehran
Iran’s foreign minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to drag the United States into a war with Iran, alleging Israel has favored military solutions and even struck multiple regional targets. Tehran says some U.S. officials prefer diplomacy, and frames its charges as both deterrence and a bid to shape international opinion amid heightened regional tensions.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Widening Rift Over Gaza’s Future
In Doha on Feb. 8, Khaled Meshaal declared that Hamas will not disarm or accept foreign rule in Gaza, framing armed resistance as the right of an occupied people. His stance clashes with Israeli demands for full demilitarization before reconstruction, leaving mediators and donors with a difficult choice between urgent relief and long‑term security assurances.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Threatening Gaza Reconstruction Plans
Hamas leader Khaled Mashal told Doha audiences that his movement will not surrender its weapons or accept foreign administration of Gaza, directly opposing Israeli demands that the territory be demilitarized before reconstruction. The unified stance of Palestinian armed groups complicates donor and mediator plans for rebuilding Gaza and raises the prospect of prolonged humanitarian and political deadlock.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Tightening Gaza’s Post‑War Deadlock
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal declared in Doha that the movement will not surrender weapons or accept foreign governance of Gaza, framing armed resistance as a legitimate right. The position clashes with Israeli demands—made to a U.S. envoy—that Gaza be demilitarized before reconstruction, deepening the diplomatic impasse over the territory’s future.
Eight Mostly Muslim Foreign Ministers Condemn Israel, Warning Ceasefire at Risk
Eight foreign ministers — from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey — issued a joint denunciation of Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire, blaming the incidents for over 1,000 Palestinian casualties. The uncommon cross-regional statement warns that continued breaches could derail the ceasefire's second phase, undermine reconstruction and escalate regional tensions, while renewing calls for Palestinian self-determination and a political solution.
Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran Intensifies Regional Fears of Military Strike
President Trump’s public ultimatum to Iran and the deployment of a U.S. carrier strike group have triggered alarm across the Middle East, with Turkey, Qatar and Egypt calling for de‑escalation. Tehran says it is prepared to negotiate but will respond decisively to any attack, while Gulf states refuse to allow their airspace to be used for strikes on Iran.
A $1 Billion Seat and an Uninvited Chair: U.S. 'Peace Committee' Deepens Rift with Israel over Gaza
The U.S. initiative to launch a Gaza 'peace committee' chaired by President Trump, featuring a controversial $1 billion offer for permanent seats and a roster including Turkey and Qatar, has triggered a rare public rebuke from Israel. Deep disagreements over who should oversee Gaza, the scope of demilitarization, and the legitimacy of parallel technocratic bodies leave reconstruction and long‑term peace prospects tenuous.
Hamas Says It Has Shared Details on Last Israeli Remains, Accuses Israel of Blocking Searches
Hamas announced it has provided all information it holds about the remains of the last Israeli detainee and accuses Israel of blocking searches beyond a demarcated “yellow line,” which it says Israel is using as an excuse to avoid ceasefire obligations. The dispute complicates fragile ceasefire implementation and increases pressure on mediators to arrange verifiable searches and handovers.
Netanyahu Rebukes U.S. Over Qatar, Turkey Role in Gaza 'Peace Committee', Vows No Foreign Troops
Prime Minister Netanyahu has told U.S. Secretary of State Rubio that Israel opposes Qatar and Turkey joining a proposed Gaza "peace committee," instructing his foreign minister to lodge a formal protest. He also insisted that no Turkish or Qatari forces will enter Gaza and reiterated that a second-phase ceasefire must demilitarize the territory and disarm Hamas.