President Donald Trump issued an executive order providing security assurances to Qatar. The order states that in the event of any attack, the United States will defend Qatar through military, economic, and diplomatic measures.
World Update: U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday stating that if any country attacks Qatar, the United States will respond to that attack. In this order, President Trump pledged Qatar's complete security and committed to taking all necessary steps, including U.S. military action, to defend Qatar. Trump also stated that the U.S. would implement all measures to ensure Qatar's security.
Pressure Increased After Israeli Attack on Doha
Recently, Israel carried out an attack targeting Hamas terrorists in Qatar's capital, Doha. Following this attack, pressure increased on the United States and President Trump to defend Qatar. This executive order was issued by the U.S. in that context to reassure the people of Qatar about their security. After this incident, reactions and concerns regarding the U.S. were also observed among Qatar's allied nations.
Details of the Order at the White House
In the order released on the White House website on Wednesday, Trump reassured the people of Qatar. The order cited the close cooperation and shared interests of both countries and expressed a commitment to guarantee Qatar's defense and territorial integrity against external attacks. The order stated that the United States would consider any armed attack on Qatar's territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure as a threat to U.S. peace and security.
Military and Other Actions if Necessary
The executive order states that in the event of an attack, the U.S. will take all legitimate and appropriate steps to protect its own and Qatar's interests. This includes diplomatic and economic actions, as well as military action if deemed necessary. This order was issued during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington. The White House reported that during this visit, Netanyahu expressed deep regret over the attack, which killed six people, including a member of Qatar's security forces. There has been no comment from Qatari officials on Trump's order so far.
U.S. Assurance to Qatar
President Trump's order made it clear that the U.S. is committed to defending Qatar and will take all necessary steps in the event of any attack. The order mentions the protection of Qatar's territory, sovereignty, and critical infrastructure. It includes a commitment to protect Qatar's security interests through U.S. military, diplomatic, and economic measures.
