❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to guarantee the security of Qatar, marking a significant commitment to a non-NATO ally.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Emir of Qatar, and the Iranian regime.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The Executive Order was signed on Monday, during Netanyahu’s visit to the White House.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States.” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: The order solidifies Qatar’s security ties with the U.S., enhancing its defense privileges and threatening a robust response to any attacks.
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order committing the United States to the security of Qatar, a significant move for the non-NATO, Arab ally. The order asserts that any armed attack on Qatar’s territory or infrastructure will be seen as a threat to U.S. peace and security.
“The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States,” the Executive Order states, continuing: “In the event of such an attack, the United States shall take all lawful and appropriate measures—including diplomatic, economic, and, if necessary, military—to defend the interests of the United States and of the State of Qatar and to restore peace and stability.”
The announcement coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House, where he apologized to Qatar’s prime minister for a recent Israeli strike on the Qatari capital of Doha, targeting members of Hamas. Trump, alongside Netanyahu, subsequently unveiled his 20-point plan for peace in Gaza.
The Executive Order emphasizes that the U.S. will engage a full range of measures to defend Qatar, including potential military action if necessary. This aligns with Trump’s earlier public promise to protect Qatar during his visit to the Gulf region.
Qatar, officially recognized as a major non-NATO ally in 2022, has long sought enhanced U.S. security guarantees. The nation hosts Al Udeid Air Base, the region’s major U.S. military hub, further deepening its strategic ties with Washington.
Notably, Israel is not the only regional power to attack Qatar in recent months, with Iran also launching missiles at the Gulf state after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear facilities in June.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are seeking similar security assurances from the U.S.
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