Curiously, Tucker Carlson has decided the interests of Russia and Qatar are more important than the interest of the United States.
I realize Qatar has a bad reputation around here and is something of a whipping board
@mountaineer ----but, it appears some pretty significant facts are frequently overlooked, beginning with: Qatar is designated a major non-NATO ally by the United States.
Al Udeid Air Base, in Doha, Qatar, is the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East and key hub for international operations. It was built by Qatar for over $1 billion,
includes a forward headquarters for U.S. Central Command, and hosts over 10,000 U.S and coalition forces.
Qatar also cooperates with Israel, for years transferring payments to Hamas in Gaza and hosting peace negotiations for the war in Gaza --- both with Israel's knowledge and consent.
Qatar accepted Israel's apology for bombing the peace negotiations in Doha in 2025; resuming talks.

The United States also has a "robust" trade relationship with Qatar, with over 120 U.S companies operating in country.