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Egypt, Qatar Hold Discussions to Push for Gaza Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani engaged in a phone conversation on Tuesday, focusing on joint mediation efforts aimed at securing...
U.S. Embassy in Qatar Removes Travel Ban to Al Udeid Air Base
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has removed travel restrictions to the Al Udeid Air Base, located near Doha, the State Department announced on Thursday. "Embassy personnel may resume normal access, and we no longer recommend limiting...
AIIB’s eleventh yearly meeting is to take place in Qatar
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced that its 11th annual board of governors meeting will be held in Doha, Qatar, in September 2026, according to recent reports. The announcement was made during the AIIB's 10th...
Qatar Integrates Youth into Global Diplomacy Through New Role at United Nations
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
Qatar appoints student representative to the United Nations, marking a regional shift toward inclusive, youth-driven diplomacy. DOHA , QATAR, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a move reflecting both diplomatic foresight and a commitment to...
Qatar temporarily closes its airspace due to Iran-Israel escalation
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Due to escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, Qatar temporarily closed its airspace, causing 10 Qatar Airways planes to be redirected to Istanbul Airport. The aircraft arrived Monday night and remained there until receiving...
Qatar Condemns Iran’s Attack on Al Udeid Air Base
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Qatar strongly denounced Iran’s missile strike targeting the US Al Udeid Air Base situated within its borders, describing the assault as a “blatant violation” of its national sovereignty and airspace. A Foreign Ministry...
Qatar Slams Iran’s Strike on U.S. Base as "Blatant Violation"
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar has sharply criticized Iran after it launched a missile attack targeting the U.S.-run Al Udeid Air Base, situated within Qatari borders. Officials in Doha decried the strike as a "blatant violation" of their national sovereignty and...
The Gulf’s water crisis: Why cooperation is crucial — and complicated
Middle East Institute
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July 1, 2025
On June 19, false reports of an Israeli strike on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant sparked alarm across the Gulf. Though denied by Israeli officials, the claim traces back to a warning from Qatar’s prime minister of a potential catastrophe in the...
Iran attacks US military bases in Qatar, Iraq
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has conducted retaliatory missile attacks targeting US military installations across the Middle East, according to Iranian state media reports on Monday. The operation, named ‘Herald of Victory,’ reportedly struck facilities in both...
UN political chief urges diplomacy amid tension over Iran's nuclear activities
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations’ political affairs chief emphasized the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to maintain the peaceful purpose of Iran’s nuclear activities. According to reports, the UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs,...
Iran's President Clarifies Attack Intent to Qatar
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Leader, Masoud Pezeshkian, reassured Qatar on Tuesday that the Iranian missile assault on the Al-Udeid Base was not intended for Doha, but rather targeted the United States' involvement in the Israeli conflict. In a phone...
Starmer, Qatari Emir Discuss Middle East Tensions
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Tuesday to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East, as stated by 10 Downing Street. During the call, Starmer...
Iran clarifies attacks on Qatar were targeted at US military base
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian assured Qatar on Tuesday that a recent missile attack targeting the U.S. military base at Al-Udeid was not directed at Qatar itself, but rather a response to American involvement in Israel’s conflict...
UN Chief Blasts Iran's Missile Strike on U.S. Base in Qatar
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced serious concern on Monday over Iran’s missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar, calling it a dangerous step toward further instability in the region. The secretary-general is gravely...
Macron Backs Qatar After Iran Targets U.S. Military Base
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron declared France’s support for Qatar on Monday after Iranian missiles targeted a U.S. military base located in the Gulf state. The attack has further intensified the already volatile situation in the...
Iran Targets U.S. Air Base in Qatar
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed on Monday that a significant military installation in Qatar was targeted by missile strikes launched from Iranian territory. This development intensifies growing concerns about a broader conflict...
Pentagon Confirms Iranian Ballistic Missiles Strike on Qatar Base
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon announced Monday that missiles fired from Iran targeted a critical U.S. air base in Qatar, intensifying fears of escalating conflict in the region after U.S. air raids struck three major Iranian nuclear facilities over the...
Iran Demands More Time Before Resuming Talks with U.S.
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has stated that the country requires additional time before deciding on the possibility of restarting negotiations with the United States. In an exclusive interview with a news outlet in...
SRC to Deliver Counter-UAS Technologies to Qatar as Part of Landmark $1B Agreement with U.S.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 23, 2025
Syracuse, NY, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syracuse, NY – SRC, Inc. (“SRC” or “Company”), a not-for-profit defense research and development company, announced today that it will deliver a suite of its advanced counter-unmanned aircraft...
Erdogan hosts Qatari PM, head of UN agency for Palestinian refugees
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held meetings on Saturday in Istanbul with key international figures, including the UN Alliance of Civilizations High Representative, the Qatari Prime Minister, the head of the UN agency for...