The Rude Awakening Of Donald J. Trump: Those He Believed To Be His Allies Are In Fact Allies Of Iran
This investigation examines allegations related to support for terrorism & extremist groups. The available public evidence shows Qatar stood by Iran during the Iran war, Grouped with Pakistan and Oman as allies of Iran, and Positioned itself as a mediator and U.S. ally despite this. Qatar or relevant parties have not issued a documented public response at the time of writing. The primary sources are reporting by MEMRI.
- Qatar stood by Iran during the Iran war
- Grouped with Pakistan and Oman as allies of Iran
- Positioned itself as a mediator and U.S. ally despite this
- Suggests U.S. allies are in fact allies of Iran
According to an April 29, 2026 analysis by MEMRI president Yigal Carmon titled 'The Rude Awakening Of Donald J. Trump: Those He Believed To Be His Allies Are In Fact Allies Of Iran,' Qatar — along with Pakistan and Oman — stood by Iran during the Iran war despite positioning itself as a mediator and U.S. ally. The findings are as reported by MEMRI's Qatar Monitor Project.
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MEMRI (April 29, 2026): Qatar (along with Pakistan and Oman) stood by Iran during the Iran war despite positioning itself as a mediator and U.S. ally.
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