Qatar announces regional defense partnership, warns Iran war energy shockwaves have not peaked

At the Doha Global Security Forum, Qatar announced a coming regional defense partnership and warned energy disruption from the Iran war has yet to peak.

• The Global Security Forum opened in Doha on Monday under the theme "Future of Alliances."
• Sheikh Saud announced Qatar will soon unveil a regional defense partnership focused on air defense, counter-drone and cybersecurity.
• He warned that energy market shockwaves from the US-Israel war on Iran have yet to peak.
• He rejected transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz and called for regional dialogue with Iran, GCC states, Pakistan and Turkiye.