The United States has pledged security guarantees to Qatar, designating any armed attack on the Gulf state as a threat to U.S. interests, following an Israeli strike on September 9. This commitment, articulated in an Executive Order by President Trump, emphasizes that the U.S. will take necessary measures to protect Qatar, a key ally hosting the largest U.S. military base in the region. The agreement comes amid tensions surrounding the Israeli-Hamas conflict, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu apologizing to Qatar’s leadership for the recent strikes. This development underscores the U.S.’s strategic interest in maintaining stability in the Gulf amid rising regional tensions, reinforcing Qatar’s role as a pivotal partner in U.S. defense strategy in the Middle East.