Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) – President Donald Trump We have signed an executive order that swears to defend an energy-rich nation using all measures, including US military action. Qatar -However, it remains unclear what weight the pledge will carry.
The order text available on the White House website on Wednesday looks like another measure by Trump to ensure that the Catalis continues on dates on Monday Israel’s surprise attack on a country that targeted Hamas leaders Because they oppressed their acceptance of a ceasefire with Israel. War in the Gaza Strip.
The order cited both countries’ “close cooperation” and “shared interest” and vowed to “ensure the security and territorial integrity of Qatar’s province against external attacks.”
“The United States shall view armed attacks on Qatar’s territories, sovereignty or critical infrastructure as a threat to US peace, security and security,” the order states.
“In the event of such an attack, the United States shall take all legal and appropriate measures, including diplomatic, economic and, where necessary, military, to defend the interests of the United States and Qatar Province and restore peace and stability.”
The order apparently came during a visit to Washington on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump organized a call from Netanyahu to Qatar during his visit to Netanyahu “He expressed his deep regret.” According to the White House, the strike that killed six people, including members of Qatar security forces.
Qatari officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Trump’s orders. However, Al Jazeera, the Katari-funded satellite news network, reported it prominently under the headline on Wednesday.
The true scope of the pledge remains in question. Typically, a binding contract or treaty must be approved by the US Senate. However, the president concluded an international agreement without the approval of the Senate. President Barack Obama did that Iran’s nuclear deal with a world power in 2015.
And ultimately, the decision to take military action depends on the president. That uncertainty clouds previous US defense agreements in Trump’s second term. NATO Article 5 Guarantee.
Qatar, a peninsula nation protruding into the Persian Gulf, has become wonderfully wealthy through its natural gas reserves. It is a major US partner and allows the US Central Command to place an operating base forward at the vast Aldede Air Force Base. President Joe Biden’s name Qatar as the main non-nath allie In 2022, it was partly due to help during the US’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
In the aftermath of Israel’s attacks, Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense agreement with Pakistan. Bringing the kingdom under the nuclear umbrella of Islamabad. With other Gulf countries worried about Israel United Nations sanctions have been replicated as Iran faces The same arrangements can be sought over the nuclear programme as a long-time security guarantor in the region.
“The centrality of the Gulf in the Middle East and its importance to the US guarantees a certain US guarantee beyond President Donald J. Trump’s non-repeat and dinner guarantee,” writes Badar Al-Sheif, a history professor at the University of Kuwait who analyzes the Gulf Arab issue.
