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Qatar

Qatar is a country in West Asia on the Arabian Peninsula. Known for its vast LNG exports, hosting of U.S. Al Udeid Air Base, and role as a regional diplomatic mediator between rival parties. Recently, Qatar has served as a key intermediary in U.S.-Iran negotiations while sustaining repeated Iranian missile and drone strikes on its territory. Last updated 1 day ago

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Al Jazeera Media Outlet Doha City Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs Government Body Ras Laffan Industrial City Strategic Site Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Monarch Al Udeid Air Base Strategic Site Qatar Ministry of Defense Government Body Al-Araby TV Media Outlet QatarEnergy Energy / Industry Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani Politician Al-Nuaimi Other Qatar Foundation International NGO / Watchdog Qatar Interior Ministry Government Body Qatar Investment Authority Energy / Industry Qatar Ministry of Transport Government Body Qatargas Energy / Industry Qatari Armed Forces Military RasGas Energy / Industry Sheikh Al Thani Monarch Qatar Ministry of Energy Government Body

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WSJ: The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iranian military targets around the Strait of Hormuz, hitting IRGC missile sites, air defenses, fast attack craft, coastal surveillance systems, and drone infrastructure after continued ...

WSJ: The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iranian military targets around the Strait of Hormuz, hitting IRGC missile sites, air defenses, fast attack craft, coastal surveillance systems, and drone infrastructure after continued attacks on commercial shipping.

The report says Iran has expanded the conflict by launching missiles and drones toward Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, while the U.S. says the strikes are aimed at protecting freedom of navigation through the Strait. Iran says it has the right to control maritime traffic through Hormuz and considers unauthorized transit unlawful.

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Update: Iran’s strikes on July 12 targeted the following countries:

• Bahrain
• Kuwait
• Qatar
• Jordan

Israel and Saudi Arabia were not targeted.

Iran has also referenced Oman in its broader campaign claims.

Iran claimed the UAE was targeted, while the UAE stated that detected missile threats did not enter its airspace and there were no confirmed impacts inside the country.