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Qatar demands freedom of navigation, Russian strike on Kharkiv

Oct 13, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani pledges cooperation with Gulf states and international partners to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on Qatari territory. The episode also covers ongoing strikes in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including drone attacks on Belgorod and Russian strikes on Nikolaev and Kharkiv.

Topics discussed

Qatar pledges to secure Strait of Hormuz navigation Impact of waterway closure on global LNG markets Qatar's response to Iranian attacks and sovereignty Interconnected regional and global security Efforts to protect Gulf infrastructure and stability Ukraine-Russia conflict: Drone strikes and casualties Promotion of the Doha Debates podcast season
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