Strategic Shift: Trump Signs Order Deeming Any Attack on Qatar a "Threat to US Security"

In a move signaling a major strategic shift, the United States has pledged to provide security guarantees to the State of Qatar following an Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in September. The commitment was formalized through a Presidential Executive Order signed by Donald Trump and published by the White House.

The decree, dated Monday, explicitly states: "It is the policy of the United States to guarantee the security and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar against any external attack."

Any Attack on Qatar is a Direct Threat to the US:

The Executive Order significantly bolsters the defense relationship between the two nations, stipulating that any attack on Qatar will be treated as "a threat to the safety and security of the United States" itself.

The decree clearly outlines the potential US response, going beyond mere rhetoric: "In the event of such an attack, the United States shall take all legal and appropriate measures—including diplomatic, economic, and military measures when necessary—to defend the interests of the United States and the State of Qatar, and to restore peace and stability."

This explicit pledge of "military measures when necessary" represents an unprecedented and robust security guarantee for Qatar, underscoring the depth of the strategic partnership between Washington and Doha.