Spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs Majed Al-Ansari said earlier this month that
"the war with Iran has shown that the GCC states should not rely solely on their strategic partnership with the U.S. to maintain their security." He added that establishing a strategic alliance with the U.S. is paramount, but not enough.
This comes as Qatari gas exports have declined almost completely, leading to a significant economic contraction.
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