Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told the Financial Times that regional states are exploring a new security framework that would include Iran, describing a shift away from reliance on a solely U.S.-led protection system.
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told the Financial Times that regional states are exploring a new security framework that would include Iran. The remarks, reported Wednesday afternoon, signal a move away from dependence on a solely U.S.-led protection system, according to the report.
The statement follows months of Qatari-backed diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Iran. As The Zioneer has reported, Doha publicly welcomed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding in mid-June, calling it a "first step toward a broader regional agreement." Qatari diplomacy has also included consultations with Turkey, Egypt, and Switzerland on regional security and the US-Iran track.
The prime minister did not specify which states are involved in discussions, the timeline for any framework, or whether it would supplant or complement existing U.S. security arrangements in the Gulf. The report is based on a single media interview and has not been corroborated by other outlets or official Qatari statements as of this writing.
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