Qatar
What the region's press reported about Qatar, who holds its top offices, and MEF's latest analysis.
As of October 17, 2026, 8:38 a.m. ET. Readout items through the capture of October 17, 2026. Officeholders from the Government Graph file of October 16, 2026. MEF articles through October 13, 2026.
In the Region's Press
Iran's representative left during Herzog's speech, Emir of Qatar stayed: the unusual summit - and the aerial sting maneuver toward Turkey
Ynet reported that President Herzog spoke at the CICA summit in Baku, Iran's deputy foreign minister left during his speech and an Azerbaijani flight crossed Turkish airspace.
Foreign Ministry spokesman on speculation about Russia's mediation in talks: "Technically and in the precise sense, Pakistan and Qatar still act as mediators" / "Our consultations with Moscow on various issues including nuclear are not new"
Entekhab reported that the Foreign Ministry spokesman said Pakistan and Qatar continue to serve in a mediation role for talks between Tehran and Washington.
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
One tanker was hit off Qatar
Haberturk reported the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said an oil tanker was attacked about 51 nautical miles north of Medinet eş-Şemal, with fatalities and injuries.
Countries: Qatar
Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ensari: Mekke Agreement promising for regional security
Anadolu quoted Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Macid el-Ensari saying the Mekke Joint Defense Agreement is promising for regional security.
Countries: Qatar
Qatar's proposed package on the Supreme National Security Council's table
Ham-Mihan reported that a new Qatari package aimed at narrowing Tehran and Washington's differences has been submitted to Iran's Supreme National Security Council for review.
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
America sent new Patriot systems to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
IRNA reported that the United States has positioned an additional pair of Patriot air defense systems near energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Countries: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United States
Report: US deployed Patriot batteries in Saudi Arabia and Qatar amid fears of an Iranian response
Arutz 7 reported that Axios said the US positioned two Patriot batteries in the Gulf to guard oil and gas sites ahead of possible Iranian retaliation.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United States
UN spokesperson: Did the Iranian delegation leave New York at the request of the US? The UN did not set any time limit; visas for delegations are issued for a specified period / We know there have been contacts via Qatar between Tehran and Washington which we hope will continue / The situation remains deeply concerning
Entekhab quoted "Stephane Dujarric" UN spokesperson, following indirect talks via Qatar and Iran's seven-day plan, expressing hope these talks will continue through Qatar.
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
Araghchi has received the U.S. response to the "seven-day plan" proposal and will discuss it in Tehran today/ The main disagreement is about the order of implementing the steps, not about the provisions and elements of the plan/ The seven-day plan describes a return to an enhanced version of the Islamabad understanding/ Araghchi and his team met last night in Doha with Qatari mediators
Entekhab reported that Abbas Araghchi received the U.S. response to the "seven-day plan" and will discuss it in Tehran today.
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
Qatar Prime Minister Al Sani: Netanyahu is a "war criminal"
Hurriyet reported that Qatar Prime Minister Muhammed bin Abdurrahman Al Sani said Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is a "war criminal".
"Everything is stuck": no breakthrough between US and Iran, and the possibility of renewed fighting grows
N12 reported that Qatar offered a compromise to bridge Tehran and Washington's demands but talks made almost no progress, raising renewed fighting concerns.
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
Prime minister of Qatar: "Netanyahu is a war criminal"
Israel Hayom quoted Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani saying he was 'updated half an hour before the strikes in Iran' and calling Netanyahu a 'war criminal'.
Araghchi: We are waiting for the response of the American side / There is hope the answer will be given by tomorrow
Shargh reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Qatar will convey the American side's final response and there is hope it arrives by tomorrow.
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
Exposure: Netanyahu's representative met with envoy of the emir of Qatar 24 hours before the prime minister's UN speech
N12 reported that Michael Eisenberg, Netanyahu's representative, met Qatar envoy Ali al-Thawadi a day before the prime minister's UN address to discuss implementing the Trump plan in Gaza.
Countries: Qatar, Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza, United States
President: US must respond, is it ready for dialogue or wants to disrupt the game?
IRNA quoted the President saying talks are ongoing via intermediaries including Qatar and Pakistan and that the US must now respond.
Countries: Qatar, United States
Dozens of delegations, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Qatar, walk out on Netanyahu's speech; video goes viral
Express Urdu reported that delegations from Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Qatar among others walked out during Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly.
Countries: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel
Haggling in Washington
Etemad reported that envoys of Tehran and Washington met indirectly in New York via Qatari mediation over the Strait of Hormuz and US measures, but officials said no agreement emerged.
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
Iran's conditions conveyed to the US/ Baghaei: Interaction with the American side was through Qatari mediation
Donya-e-Eqtesad reported Baghaei said Iran conveyed conditions to the US via Qatari mediation including ending the war, lifting blockades and returning assets.
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
US Insists on Fundamental Changes to Islamabad Agreement; Iran Objects
ILNA reported the US insists on fundamental changes to the Islamabad agreement while Pakistan and Qatar mediate and Iran objects to major revisions.
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
Threatening responses of "بلا رحمة": Iran expects a new attack on it
Al-Akhbar reported that Iran, amid mediation efforts by Pakistan Turkey and Qatar, expects a new attack and threatens to target US interests "without mercy" if struck.
Countries: Iran, Qatar, Turkey, United States
Foreign Minister's trip to New York with a stop in Doha
Ham-Mihan reported that Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi departed Tehran for New York, with a planned stop in Doha for regional consultations.
Iran: "We are waiting for Trump's answer to end the war"; US warns of escalation
N12 quoted Tehran's Supreme National Security Council secretary saying Iran conveyed conditions to the US via Qatar and is "waiting for Trump's answer to end the war."
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
Iran conveyed conditions to end the war: "waiting for Trump's response"
Walla quoted Mohsen Rezaei saying Iran conveyed seven conditions to Washington via Qatar and is "waiting for Trump's response."
Countries: Iran, Qatar, United States
AMAN and Shin Bet warned: vast sums flow from Qatar to Hamas's military wing. Netanyahu ignored
Ynet reported AMAN and the Shin Bet warned since 2019 that funds from Qatar, about 40%-50% of Hamas's military budget, were being channeled to its military wing.
Countries: Qatar, Israel, Palestinian Authority and Gaza
Continues to fuel: Qatar signed an agreement with the UN to bring 1.3 million liters of fuel into the Gaza Strip
Walla reported that the Qatari Foreign Ministry signed an agreement with the UN to grant 1.3 million liters of fuel to the Gaza Strip for humanitarian and health needs.
Countries: Qatar, Palestinian Authority and Gaza