Future attacks on the Middle East monarchy of Qatar will be treated as a threat to the peace and security of the United States, President Donald Trump affirmed in an executive order issued on Sept. 29.
Trump’s Monday executive order notes Qatar’s role as a key U.S. strategic partner in the Middle East, including its hosting of U.S. forces, supporting regional security efforts, and acting as a key diplomatic intermediary. The executive order was signed one day after the Qatari government facilitated the release of a U.S. citizen from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
