Qatari LNG tanker attack strains Doha's mediator role between US and Iran
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Vanessa Ghanem
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Qatar's role as a mediator between the US and Iran is under strain after Doha accused Tehran of attacking a Qatari LNG tanker (Al Rekayyat) near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has triggered a diplomatic stand-off between Qatar and Iran, raising questions about whether Qatar can continue to serve as a bridge between the US and Iran when its own national interests are perceived to be under threat from Tehran.
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Can Qatar continue acting as a bridge between the US and Iran when Tehran is perceived to be targeting its national interests?
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