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How Did Qatar Go From Power Broker to Missile Target in Iran-Israel Conflict?

24 Jun 2025

Qatar's traditional position as a Middle East conflict mediator was put to the test after an Iranian missile attack on a US military base in Qatar on June 24. The base, Al Udeid Air Base, is home to the forward headquarters of US Central Command. Iran's attack was preceded by...

Iran Attacks US Air Base: Kuwait, Iraq, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain Close Airspace, What You Need To Know

24 Jun 2025

In a major escalation in West Asia, Iran confirmed that it launched missile strikes on the US-run Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as retaliation for recent American attacks on its nuclear facilities. The strike has prompted Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates to shut down their...

Qatar Says It Reserves Right to Respond to Iran’s Strikes on US Bases

23 Jun 2025

Qatar stated on Monday it stands ready to retaliate after Iranian strike on US bases in Doha, quoted Reuters. Iranian state media reported missiles were launched at US bases in Qatar, Iraq on Monday. Qatar Rejects Iran’s Assurance of No Threat Iran's supreme security body said meanwhile the strikes "do...

US Quietly Moves 40 Warplanes from Qatar Base Amid Iran Threat

20 Jun 2025

The United States has quietly shifted around 40 military aircraft out of Qatar. This happened over the past two weeks as fears grow about possible attacks from Iran. The news comes from AFP, which studied satellite images from Planet Labs PBC. The photos show that Al Udeid Air Base, the...

US Unveils 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire Plan Backed by Trump, Egypt, and Qatar

30 May 2025

US has put forward a 60-day ceasefire proposal in Gaza involving hostage releases, prisoner swap, and the delivery of aid immediately. The proposal, provides for the release of 28 Israeli hostages alive and dead in the first week. Israel would, in turn, release 125 Palestinian life prisoners and the bodies...

Qatar PM Clarifies Trump Jet Deal as Legal ‘Govt-to-Govt’ Transaction

15 May 2025

Qatar's PM defended the move to hand over a Boeing 747-8 plane to the US, resisting growing backlash over the Qatar Trump jet deal. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani explained that the deal is a "simple government-to-government" swap, not a gesture to US President Donald Trump personally. His...

Trump to Accept 0 Million Jet from Qatar as Temporary Air Force One Replacement

Trump to Accept $400 Million Jet from Qatar as Temporary Air Force One Replacement

12 May 2025

Donald Trump's government intends to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 plane from the Qatari royal family as a gift. The high-end plane would be a temporary substitute for the old Air Force One. Trump made the suggestion on his Truth Social site. The action, however, has immediately drawn biting...

Qatar’s Royal Gift: Trump May Fly A Luxury Jet As Air Force One

12 May 2025

US President Donald Trump is said to be set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar's ruling family during his upcoming Middle East visit. The plane, which could be converted for presidential use, will act as a temporary Air Force One until Trump leaves office in January...

Azerbaijan, Turkey Back Pakistan in Wake of Operation Sindoor; Qatar Urges Diplomatic Resolution

07 May 2025

The Republic of Turkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Azerbaijan on Wednesday separately released statements in favor of Pakistan following India launching 'Operation Sindoor' against "terror infrastructure" in the neighboring country. Turkiye's foreign affairs ministry posted a statement on X, saying, “We are following the developments between Pakistan and India...

Israel and Qatar Clash Publicly Over Failed Gaza Truce Efforts

04 May 2025

On Saturday, Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office urged Qatar to choose sides. It told Qatar—an important mediator between Israel and Hamas—to “stop playing both sides with its double talk and decide if it’s on the side of civilisation or if it’s on the side of Hamas.” Qatar Condemns the Accusation Qatar...

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