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US and Iran trade fresh strikes across the Gulf as attacks widen

The US military launched a wave of strikes over the past hour against Iranian missile and air defence systems, as well as small boats, at various points around the Strait of Hormuz

The late Qatari Emir who left his palaces for the Ionian: the untold relationship between Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Greece

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who transformed Qatar into a global power, has died aged 74, leaving behind a little-known, decades-long bond with Greece and an investment that never came to life

Former emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies

Qatar's Amiri Diwan, the country's top governing body, confirmed his death on Sunday, giving no cause. He ruled from 1995 to 2013 before handing power to his son, current emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘will never return to pre-war conditions’ despite US sanctions relief

Tehran says it will continue to maintain control of the key Gulf waterway, as Washington pauses some oil-related sanctions during talks aimed at ending the Middle East war

Axios: What the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE told Trump that convinced him to postpone today’s planned strike on Iran

Tehran mocks the U.S. president over the postponement of the military strike: His hope of forcing the Iranian people and officials to surrender was futile

Turkey and Qatar say the Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a weapon

“Iran should not use the strait as a weapon to pressure or blackmail Gulf countries,” said Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

The Emir of… Athens and his incredible car (+video)

A visit by a head of state to Athens rarely goes unnoticed by car enthusiasts. And when the visitor is the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the motorcade that crossed the Greek capital yesterday on its way to the Maximos Mansion carried a distinct aura of prestige.

“Thank you to Greece for its stance”: Qatar’s Emir to Mitsotakis with messages about new investments and praise for the Greek economy

Qatar’s Emir visits Greece – Full statements by both leaders

Mitsotakis – Emir of Qatar: War, energy, and €1 billion in investments at the center of the meeting

The visit comes at a time of heightened instability in the wider Gulf region

Mitsotakis speaks with the Emir of Qatar on developments in the Middle East

The Prime Minister stressed the need for de-escalation and diplomacy, noting that progress in dialogue could play a decisive role in regional stability

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