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War-Weary Qatar PM Begs for Peace After FIFA World Cup, Cites Regional Turmoil
- •Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called for a peaceful 2027, stating he hasn't had peace since the 2022 FIFA World Cup due to regional conflicts.
- •He referenced the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent escalation as a major source of ongoing turmoil.
- •Sheikh Mohammed highlighted Qatar's success in hosting the FIFA World Cup despite initial doubts, proving its ability to achieve the 'impossible'.
- •He stated that Iran is 'not a peacemaker' based on its actions and their impact on the region, particularly in response to the US-Israeli conflict.
- •Qatar's LNG exports have plunged by 96% in six months, losing $24 billion in gas sales due to disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on tankers amidst the US-Iran conflict.
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Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani stated that Doha has not experienced peace since the 2022 FIFA World Cup, citing ongoing regional turmoil and the fallout from conflicts. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum, he publicly pleaded for a peaceful year in 2027 so the country can get some rest.
Qatar's LNG exports have plummeted by 96% six months into the US-Iran war due to shipping disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on two Qatari LNG tankers. The nation has lost approximately $24 billion in gas sales, shipping only 18 LNG cargoes compared to 509 during the same period previously.
When asked if Iran is a troublemaker, the Qatari Prime Minister stated that Doha's experience proves Tehran is not a peacemaker. He noted that the actions and environment created by Iran in response to its conflict with the US and Israel demonstrate this clearly.
