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Iran and Qatar are linked through their shared participation in regional economic and geopolitical studies [1], [2], and their complex security relationship involving military strikes [3], [4], [5]. They also share economic interests in the South Pars/North Dome gas field [6] and are both central actors in regional mediation and conflict dynamics [7], [8], [9].
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Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org 11 facts
claimIran, the Arab Gulf states, and specifically the mediators Oman and Qatar, believe that mediation efforts have resulted in increased insecurity for them, citing events such as Israeli strikes on Doha in September 2025, strikes on Oman, and Iran being struck twice during negotiations.
accountIran and Arab Gulf states, particularly mediators Oman and Qatar, believe that mediation has caused more insecurity for them, citing specific events such as Israeli strikes on Doha in September 2025, strikes on Oman, and Iran being struck twice during negotiations.
accountIn the escalation linked to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian missiles or projectiles hit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, despite none of these states launching attacks against Iran from their territory.
accountIran expanded the circle of combatants during the conflict by targeting infrastructure in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.
accountDuring the escalation linked to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian missiles or projectiles hit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, despite none of these states launching attacks against Iran from their territory.
claimQatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait issued condemnations of Iran's actions following recent strikes in the region.
claimQatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait issued condemnations of Iran’s actions following recent strikes in the region.
accountDuring the escalation linked to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian missiles or projectiles hit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, despite none of these states launching attacks against Iran.
claimIran expanded the circle of combatants by targeting infrastructure in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.
accountDuring the conflict, Iran targeted infrastructure in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.
claimQatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait issued condemnations of Iran's actions following recent regional strikes.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com 5 facts
claimThe United States advised American citizens to immediately leave Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen due to escalating Iranian strikes and planned US retaliatory strikes.
accountIranian missile and drone attacks have targeted civilian and military infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Qatar.
claimMajor airspace across Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Syria remains challenging, resulting in widespread flight cancellations and diversions.
measurementWithin 24 hours of the first United States-Israeli strikes, over 1,100 commercial ships in UAE, Qatari, Omani, and Iranian waters experienced navigation failures due to GPS spoofing.
measurementTotalEnergies reported a 15% loss in oil and gas output due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran causing field closures across the Middle East, including in the UAE, Qatar, and Iraq.
Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 3 facts
claimIran's relationship with Hamas has cooled due to Qatar's increased influence in Gaza.
claimQatar has taken an active role as a regional mediator, creating opportunities for Hamas and seeking to overshadow Iran by acting as an arbiter in Gaza.
perspectiveIsrael views Qatar's replacement of Iran as a mediator in Gaza as a positive geostrategic shift.
Iran and the Gulf: Why Hedging Is No Longer Enough warontherocks.com 3 facts
accountSaudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman engaged in diplomacy that prevented a direct conflict between Iran and the United States in January 2026.
accountThe 12-Day Israel–Iran War occurred in June 2025 and included an Iranian strike on Qatar.
claimThe South Pars/North Dome gas field provides over 70 percent of Iran's gas, and Qatar is a partner in this field.
Sustainability through business model innovation and climate ... nature.com 2 facts
claimThe Asian subset of countries analyzed in the research includes India, Iran, China, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
claimThe Asian sample in the study comprises 11 developing countries: India, Iran, China, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Miscellanea: The War in Iran - A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry acoup.blog 1 fact
measurementThe war has resulted in the deaths of 13 American soldiers, 290 American soldiers wounded in action, 24 Israeli deaths, thousands of Israeli injuries, at least 1,000 civilian deaths in neutral countries (including Lebanon, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia), and at least 1,000 Iranian civilian deaths plus Iranian military losses.
United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org 1 fact
accountIn a previous conflict, Iran struck a U.S. base in Qatar, but the situation de-escalated quickly as a one-off exchange.
How Will Cyber Warfare Shape the U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran? csis.org 1 fact
measurementElectronic warfare activity has disrupted GPS and automatic identification systems for more than 1,100 ships across the Gulf region, spanning Iranian, United Arab Emirates, Qatari, and Omani waters.
The Expanding Iran War - ISPI ispionline.it 1 fact
claimRory Miller observes that recent unprovoked attacks by Iran have cost Tehran significant Qatari goodwill.
Analysis - The Iran War: Strategic Implications for Israel, the Gulf ... elnetwork.eu 1 fact
claimThe Gulf states, comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait, are not formal parties to the war with Iran but are positioned at the center of the conflict due to their geographic proximity and vulnerability.
Escalation in the Middle East and Beyond unocha.org 1 fact
claimIranian strikes have caused civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Iran Responds to Operation Epic Fury with Layered Military, Cyber ... hstoday.us 1 fact
claimIran targeted U.S. forward bases including Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Muwaffaq al-Salti Air Base in Jordan as part of its kinetic retaliation strategy.
Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War - OSW osw.waw.pl 1 fact
accountIran responded to Israeli and US military actions by launching drone and missile attacks on targets in Israel and on a US military base in Qatar.
The Arab Approach to Mediation—Reshaping Diplomacy in a ... washingtoninstitute.org 1 fact
claimThe United Arab Emirates has prioritized de-escalation and normalization with Iran, Israel, Turkey, Qatar, and Syria to support its focus on regional stability and economic diversification.
Iran internal crisis (2025–present) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
accountIran retaliated against Israeli and allied targets with missile and drone barrages, including a strike on a US base in Qatar, during the Iran-Israel war.
War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
claimUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to discuss regional security matters related to the ongoing war with Iran.