President Donald Trump has pledged that any armed attack on Qatar will be treated as a threat to U.S. security, according to an executive order published Wednesday.
The order allows U.S. forces to intervene if necessary to defend Qatar, which hosts the largest American military base in the region.
US pledges to defend Qatar against ‘any attack’ https://t.co/hSnudBboz7
— Financial Times (@FT) October 1, 2025
Qatar welcomed the move, calling it a milestone for defense cooperation. The order comes after an Israeli airstrike in Doha last month targeted Hamas leaders without warning the U.S., raising concerns in Washington.
#QNA_Infographic |#US President Signs Executive Order Assuring #Qatar's Security. #QNA pic.twitter.com/umf2tkjiNJ
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) October 1, 2025
Trump’s executive order goes beyond previous Biden-era policies, promising military, economic, and diplomatic support to protect Qatar.
Top U.S. defense and intelligence officials will coordinate contingency plans with Doha to ensure a rapid response.
While binding treaties require Senate approval, the order signals a deepened U.S.-Qatar alliance amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
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