Marco Rubio continues his diplomatic mission in Qatar after visiting Israel. ©Jacquelyn Martin / Pool / AFP
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington and Doha are close to finalizing an enhanced defense cooperation agreement, following last week’s Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar.
Qatari officials confirmed that Emir Sheikh Tamim met with Rubio, with spokesman Majed Al Ansari stating the attack “sped up the need for a renewed strategic defense agreement.” Qatar, home to the largest U.S. base in the region, has also played a central role in Gaza ceasefire talks.
With AFP
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