Qatar plans new defence partnership and warns of energy crisis 'peak'

EuroNews19 October 2026, 15:40 UTCQatar

Qatar is preparing a new regional defence partnership while keeping channels open with Tehran, arguing that dialogue and economic ties offer a route to lasting peace. Doha also warned of an energy disruption “peak” with more difficulties on the horizon “in the coming days and months”.

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