Why is Trump protecting Qatar?
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Trump is protecting Qatar due to the strategic importance of the Al Udeid airbase, which hosts the U.S. Central Command. After an Israeli strike in Doha killed Qatari personnel, Trump signed an executive order guaranteeing Qatar's security, viewing any threat to Qatar as a threat to U.S. interests.
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Trump signs executive order protecting Qatar after Israeli strike
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- Israeli strikes in Doha killed a Qatari security officer and five others. 15s
- Trump signed an executive order guaranteeing Qatar's security. 22s
- The U.S. pledged diplomatic, economic, and potential military measures to defend Qatar. 36s
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu apologized to Qatar's prime minister after U.S. urging. 1m 8s
- A trilateral dialogue mechanism between Israel, Qatar, and the U.S. was established. 1m 13s
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12 hours agoTrump signs executive order protecting Qatar after Israeli strike
Qatar houses the Al Udeid airbase, the U.S. military's largest installation in the Middle East and home to U.S. Central Command, which made the Israeli attack on Doha so shocking and prompted Trump's determination to prevent it from happening again.