any armed attack on Qatari territory, sovereignty or critical infrastructure will be considered a threat to US peace and security, the decree said.
The decree stipulates that the US will use all legal and appropriate measures to protect Qatar, including diplomatic, economic and if necessary military measures in the event of an attack on Washingtons Arab ally.
The goal is to protect the interests of the United States and Qatar, as well as restore peace and stability.
Qatar welcomed the decree, calling it a testament to the strong and long-standing relationship between Doha and Washington.
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani affirmed that Qatar will continue to cooperate with the US and international partners as a reliable intermediary to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means and promote sustainable peace in the region.
The move comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during his visit to the White House on September 29, called the Qatari Prime Minister to apologize for the Israeli attack on Doha last month.
When the attack occurred, Mr. Netanyahu said that the goal was to kill a Hamas member who appeared in the area, but killed a Qatari soldier.
Trump's decree is also seen as a major step forward for Qatar, which has long sought stronger security guarantees from the US, similar to other wealthy Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
During his visit to Qatar earlier this year, Mr. Trump pledged to "protect" Doha, a promise given in parallel with announcements of a nearly $3,000 billion economic commitment from Qatar and Gulf countries.
In 2022, the administration of former President Joe Biden officially recognized Qatar as an important non- NATO ally, giving the country additional military and defense privileges.
