Qatar says Gulf cannot rely on US alone for security
Qatar is a key mediator in the US-Iran war and has also sustained heavy Iranian attacks, especially on its energy infrastructure.
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman emphasized on Monday that Gulf nations cannot depend solely on the US and other international alliances for their security. He stressed the importance of self-sufficiency in addressing regional security concerns. While having international forces in the region and a strategic alliance with the US are crucial, the spokesman argued that they are not sufficient on their own.
The spokesman also acknowledged Qatar's role as a key mediator in the US-Iran conflict, which has faced significant Iranian attacks, particularly on its energy infrastructure. Qatar, a small but wealthy gas-rich country, hosts the largest US base in the Middle East and has been impacted by Iran's actions. Despite the ongoing conflict, Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani recently visited Tehran to engage in mediation efforts alongside Oman, which shares a border with the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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