United Kingdom & Qatar
107 shared events · Importance 22 · Last updated May 12, 2026
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International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom government is preparing for potential food and CO2 shortages due to the Iran conflict and is implementing schemes to support its manufacturing sector.
Qatar: Qatar, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports, with its Ras Laffan LNG complex suffering damage.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is working with France on a proposal for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and is deploying a warship to the Middle East in preparation for a multinational mission.
Qatar: Qatar is mediating in the war and has condemned drone attacks in its waters. Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani discussed mediation efforts and emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 10, 2026 · 15 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported the attack, providing information on the incident.
Qatar: A bulk carrier was attacked off the coast of Qatar, indicating a security risk in its maritime territory.
May 10, 2026 · 8 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is deploying a warship, HMS Dragon, to the Middle East to join a potential mission to protect commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz once hostilities end.
Qatar: Qatar's top diplomats reiterated that diplomacy is the sole path to a solution.
May 09, 2026 · 15 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is leading efforts to create an international coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz after a peace deal, and has sent vessels to the region.
Qatar: Qatar's defense ministry reported a freighter arriving in its waters was hit by a drone. Its Prime Minister stressed the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 10, 2026 · 10 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is an ally of the United States that has refused to enter the war with Iran, drawing criticism from Donald Trump.
Qatar: Qatar is one of the Gulf countries that Narendra Modi has engaged with diplomatically regarding the West Asia conflict.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is leading a separate Franco-British maritime mission aimed at ensuring safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar: Qatar is one of the co-drafters of the resolution against Iran.
May 04, 2026 · 75 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is planning a joint effort with France to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has warned against.
Qatar: A ship off Qatar was targeted by a drone attack, igniting a small fire, which Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned as a dangerous escalation threatening maritime trade.
May 10, 2026 · 46 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is working with France on a proposal for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and is deploying a warship to the Middle East for a multinational mission.
Qatar: Qatar is acting as a mediator in the conflict and has had a liquefied natural gas tanker approved by Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz as a confidence-building measure.
May 09, 2026 · 47 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is leading efforts with France to create an international coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz and will host a multinational meeting of defense ministers to discuss restoring trade flows.
Qatar: Qatar's defense ministry stated a freighter arriving in its waters from Abu Dhabi was hit by a drone, further illustrating the regional instability and drone attacks.
May 10, 2026 · 20 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is deploying a warship to the Middle East in preparation for a mission to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, working with France.
Qatar: Qatar is mediating peace talks and had a vessel, Al Kharaitiyat, pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar also condemned a drone attack in its waters.
May 10, 2026 · 9 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is coordinating with France to deploy warships to the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz as part of the mission to restore freedom of navigation, which Iran considers a provocative act.
Qatar: Reports of strikes on commercial shipping near the coast of Qatar contribute to the heightened friction in the Gulf.
May 10, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is sending a naval destroyer to the region as part of a coalition to facilitate shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating its involvement in ensuring maritime security.
Qatar: Qatar is involved in mediation efforts and hosts a major US air base, making it a target for Iran during the conflict.
May 09, 2026 · 14 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is sending a naval destroyer to the region as part of a coalition to facilitate shipping in the Strait of Hormuz once a ceasefire is reached.
Qatar: Qatar is a key intermediary for the United States in dialogue with Iran and hosts a major US air base, which has been attacked by Iran during the war.
May 09, 2026 · 14 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom, as a NATO ally, has declined to join the US blockade but offered to help safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a nuanced diplomatic stance.
Qatar: Qatar has pledged support for Pakistan's mediation efforts in the US-Iran conflict, indicating regional diplomatic involvement.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is deploying a warship to the Middle East to join a potential mission to protect commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz once hostilities end.
Qatar: Qatari top diplomats have reiterated that diplomacy is the sole path to finding a solution to the conflict.
May 09, 2026 · 24 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is planning a joint effort with France to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities, which Iran has warned against.
Qatar: A ship off Qatar was attacked by a drone, which Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned as a dangerous escalation threatening maritime trade.
May 10, 2026 · 14 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom has led efforts to assemble a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once peace is secured.
Qatar: Qatar is a recipient of a major arms sale from the United States, specifically a $4 billion Patriot missile deal.
Apr 26, 2026 · 104 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom is among the countries willing to join an international mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz when conditions permit.
Qatar: Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, commending Pakistan's peace efforts.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom's foreign minister discussed efforts to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz with the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Qatar: Qatar is involved in an arrangement for its LNG tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, and its capital Doha is hosting talks by Turkey's foreign minister on the conflict.
May 11, 2026 · 22 articles
International
United Kingdom: The United Kingdom's minister of state for Europe and North America, Stephen Doughty, expressed support for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalation, while not supporting the US blockade.
Qatar: Qatar's counterparts were contacted by Iran's foreign minister as part of diplomatic outreach regarding the conflict.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
International
Qatar: Qatar is mentioned as a country with officials the Trump administration might work with to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza.
Jul 28, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Qatar: Qatar joined other Arab nations in calling for Hamas to disarm and end its rule in Gaza, signaling a shift in its diplomatic stance regarding the conflict.
Jul 29, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Qatar: Qatar was represented at a meeting with Donald Trump where Arab and Muslim leaders discussed the Gaza war and the potential annexation of the West Bank.
Sep 25, 2025 · 10 articles
International
Qatar: Qatar played a crucial role in mediating the release of Peter H. Reynolds and Detention of Barbie and Peter Reynolds from Taliban detention, demonstrating its diplomatic influence in the region.
Sep 19, 2025 · 30 articles
International
Qatar: Qatar is one of the main mediators in the Gaza ceasefire talks, which broke down after Israel carried out a strike targeting Hamas' negotiators there.
Sep 21, 2025 · 9 articles
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