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Qatar, hosting the summit and home to the largest US military base in the Middle East, plays a delicate balancing act. While Qatar condemns the Israeli strike as a "cowardly" act, it also continues shuttle diplomacy between conflicting parties and maintains close ties with Washington. The US remains cautious, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscoring the narrow window for mediating peace, emphasizing Qatar’s potential role as a regional mediator amidst growing tensions.
Iran’s regional influence and aspirations for leadership within the Muslim world have taken center stage in these discussions. The summit and ongoing initiatives reflect the deepening divisions and complex alliances shaping the Middle East’s volatile landscape.