# Qatar plans new defence partnership and warns energy disruption may peak

https://mins.news/en/item/106535

- euronews, 2026-10-19 15:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/qatar-plans-new-defence-partnership-and-warns-of-energy-crisis-peak

> Qatar is preparing a new regional defence partnership while keeping communication channels open with Tehran. Doha says dialogue and economic ties can help achieve lasting peace, and warns that energy disruption could peak, with further difficulties expected in the coming days and months.

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