Washington : US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting Qatar expanded security guarantees, declaring that any attack on the Gulf nation’s sovereignty or territory will be treated as a direct threat to American security.

The order, released on Wednesday, October 1, and dated September 29, states that Washington will take “appropriate measures” to defend both US and Qatari interests, including diplomatic, economic and, if necessary, military responses. The White House said the move strengthens Washington’s defence commitments to Qatar, highlighting Doha’s role as a mediator in regional and international disputes.

The directive instructs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to maintain jo

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