Qatar’s emir told the Shura Council that regional turmoil had tested the country but also shown the strength of its institutions. He said Doha wants dialogue, while warning Gulf security and energy routes must be protected.
01Summary
- 01Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani addressed the Shura Council in Doha on Tuesday morning, 13 October 2026.
- 02He said Qatar and the wider region had faced “exceptional events” that proved the cohesion of state institutions.
- 03Qatar has been directly attacked by Iran several times, including a strike in March on the Ras Laffan gas facility.
- 04The emir said the Gulf Cooperation Council states’ security and sovereignty “cannot be compromised on”.
- 05He called for more effort to secure navigation in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz and to protect energy facilities and civilian infrastructure.
02Why it matters
The comments underline how the conflict has affected a key gas-producing state and raised concern over shipping and energy security. That has implications for regional stability and global energy supplies.
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