Qatar and the UAE said Gulf states cannot rely on the US alone for regional security and called for stronger Gulf defenses. Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Dr Majed Al Ansari said self-sufficiency is the only way forward, noting that trust with Iran is difficult and Gulf economies cannot be held hostage by Tehran.
WHO:Dr Majed Al Ansari (Qatar foreign ministry spokesperson)
WHAT:Qatar calls for Gulf security self-sufficiency and stronger Gulf defenses rather than relying on the US alone
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET
WHERE:Abu Dhabi, Qatar
WHY:Qatar said the Gulf cannot depend on international forces and US protection alone for its security and that trust with Iran is difficult.
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