U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP PRAISES QATAR FOR HELPING FACILITATE A DEAL BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND TEHRAN
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Qatar has mediated between the U.S. and Iran for decades!
Qatar shares a massive offshore gas field with Iran and hosts the largest U.S. air base in the Mideast — making it a rare bridge between rivals. Learn more at Wikipedia
The Strait of Hormuz was a war zone for tankers in the 1980s!
During the Iran-Iraq War's 'Tanker War' (1984–1988), over 500 ships were attacked in the Gulf. The US Navy clashed with Iran in Operation Praying Mantis in April 1988 — its largest naval battle since WWII.
Trump is the only U.S. president impeached twice by Congress.
The House impeached him in 2019 over Ukraine and again in 2021 after the Capitol riot. He was acquitted by the Senate both times. Read more at Wikipedia
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