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Qatar says Gulf states cannot rely on the United States alone for security

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

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  • Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson said Gulf states need stronger security self-reliance and cannot depend solely on the United States and international alliances.
  • The comments followed six months of conflict between the United States and Iran, including Iranian attacks on Qatar, particularly against energy infrastructure.
  • Qatar continues to mediate between Washington and Tehran, and Iran said a Qatari delegation recently held positive talks with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

“Security self-reliance is the only way forward,” Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at the Hili Forum in Abu Dhabi. “We do need partners and allies. But we cannot rely only on them to guarantee our security.”

The statement reflected Qatar’s call for Gulf countries to strengthen their own security capabilities. The spokesperson said international military forces and Qatar’s strategic alliance with the United States remain important to regional security, but are not enough on their own.

Security self-reliance is the only way forward. We do need partners and allies. But we cannot rely only on them to guarantee our security.

· Qatar Foreign Ministry spokespersonThe spokesperson called for greater Gulf security autonomy while acknowledging the continuing importance of international partners and the United States.

The comments came after six months of conflict between the United States and Iran. Qatar, a gas-rich country that hosts the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East, has also faced heavy Iranian attacks, particularly against energy infrastructure. Iran has responded to U.S. attacks by targeting American military facilities and energy sites in the region.

The Qatari delegation was in Iran yesterday, as part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to help reduce tensions. They held positive exchanges with Mr. Araghchi.

· Esmaeil BaghaeiIran’s foreign ministry spokesperson described the recent Qatari delegation’s talks with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Washington and Tehran remain locked in a confrontation. Iran continues to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States maintains a counter-blockade campaign against Iranian ports. Qatar has also taken on a significant mediation role in efforts to find a diplomatic solution.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sept. 7 that a Qatari delegation had visited Iran the previous day and held “positive exchanges” with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Baghaei said Tehran viewed diplomacy as “a flexible and continuous process” and would use diplomatic tools to protect its national interests. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani had also visited Tehran a month earlier as part of mediation efforts.

A flexible and continuous process

· Esmaeil BaghaeiBaghaei used the phrase to describe Tehran’s view of diplomacy and its role in protecting Iran’s national interests.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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