On Sept. 29, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that pledged U.S. backing to Qatar’s security: “The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States,” the order says.
“In the event of such an attack, the United States shall take all lawful and appropriate measures—including diplomatic, economic and, if necessary, military—to defend the interests of the United States and of the State of Qatar and to restore peace and stability.” The EO was made public on Oct. 1.
Qatar welcomed the announcement, describing it as “a reflection of the strong and long-standing ties between Doha and Washington, built on co-operation and partnership in mediation, conflict resolution and global peace and security,” the statement by Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said. “The move represents an important step in strengthening the two countries’ close defence partnerships.”
When Netanyahu and Trump met on Monday, Sept. 29, Trump organized a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, during which Netanyahu allegedly apologized for the recent Israeli strike on Doha, Qatar. Al-Thani noted the apology, and restated Qatar’s rejection of any infringement on its sovereignty again.Oct. 2, 2025 (EIRNS)—On Sept. 29, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that pledged U.S. backing to Qatar’s security: “The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States,” the order says.
