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CONFLICT17h agoIranian envoys meet Qatari mediators as threat looms of U.S. strikes after midtermsJapan Today
POLITICS1d agoQatari mediators held talks in Tehran aimed at restarting direct U.S.-Iran negotiations, source saysAxios reported that Qatari mediators held more than 12 hours of talks in Tehran on Friday to reach a deal to avoid a resumption of American-led attacks on Iran.CNBC
POLITICS1d agoQataris hold marathon talks in Tehran in bid for U.S.-Iran deal before midtermsQatari mediators held talks in Tehran for more than 12 hours on Friday in an effort to reach a deal to restart direct negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and avoid an outbreak of war after the midterms, according to diplomatic sources.The discussions will continue in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.Why it matters: The U.S. is now just days away from a possible military operation that would inflict enormous damage on Iran and likely lead to retaliatory strikes against Israel and a host of Gulf countries.Driving the news: A diplomatic source said Qatari mediators were in regular contact with the WhiAxios
CONFLICT1d agoTrump says Iran war will end "soon" as Qatar pushes for U.S.-Iran dealPresident Trump claims his war with Iran will come to an end "soon" as Qatari mediators push for a deal days before the midterms. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata breaks it down.CBS News
POLITICS2d agoQatar pushes for U.S.-Iran deal under shadow of Trump's threatsAfter Iran's Supreme Leader warned against restarting the war, President Trump suggested there are still targets to "take care of."CBS News
BUSINESSOct 23Qatar deal to buy U.S. natural gas shows how Iran war has redrawn global energy marketsThe Iran war is transforming global energy markets and benefiting U.S. companies, especially liquefied natural gas exporters.CNBC
POLITICSOct 14Trump says he asked to ‘borrow’ Qatari jet to use as Air Force OnePresident Trump said he originally asked the emir of Qatar if he could borrow one of the country’s 747 jets to temporarily use as Air Force One before the leader offered to gift the jet to the United States. “I called up the head of Qatar, a highly respected guy, great guy, young handsome guy,”…The Hill
MILITARYOct 13RTX's Raytheon wins $729M in counter-drone contracts for U.S., Qatar, JordanRTX's Raytheon has secured $729 million in counter-drone contracts for the US, Qatar, and Jordan. This represents a substantial investment in defense technology across multiple nations.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 8Pentagon barred Qatar base access to hide Iran war damage, US senator claimsSen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was denied access to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a recent Congressional Delegation trip in what he calls a "cover-up."Military Times
MILITARYOct 8Pentagon barred Qatar base access to hide Iran war damage, US senator claimsSen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was denied access to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a recent Congressional Delegation trip in what he calls a "cover-up."Defense News
POLITICSOct 6Democratic senator says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar ‘to hide the costs’ of Iran warSen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), says the Pentagon blocked him from a key U.S. military base in Qatar while he traveling in the Middle East, accusing the Trump administration of trying to hide damage caused by the Iran war.   Murphy, who traveled to Doha, Qatar, and later Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a congressional delegation,…The Hill