Qatar and Kuwait are actively moving crude oil through Gulf ports and seeking passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The entities involved

• Qatar →

  country in West Asia

  • Regional political cooperation among North African and Middle Eastern states is fueling instability across the Sahel region.22:34
  • Qatar participated in a session held in Algeria on November 11, 2026.22:34
• Kuwait →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Kuwait engaged in a cycle of strikes and counterstrikes, targeting various Gulf states.19:21
  • Retaliation attacks caused fires in Dubai and targeted GCC states following recent strikes.19:21
• Oman →

  sovereign state in western Asia

  • An attack occurred off the coast of Oman, leading Iran to threaten vessels and prompting Washington to seek alternative passage.21:51
  • GMF AeroAsia and Oman plan a partnership to develop MRO capabilities and expand operations into Africa.18:47

Related events

• Crude oil exports are maintained through the Strait of Hormuz, with cargoes transferred off the UAE and Oman using terminals in Iraq and Bahrain.Oct 29
• Qatar mediated negotiations between the US and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, amid threats of blockades and soaring energy prices.Sep 7
• The Iran war has led to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, reducing Qatari gas exports and causing Brent price volatility.Aug 28
• Gulf states coordinate to back US-Iran diplomatic resolution efforts, with Trump confirming talks are ongoing.Aug 4
• Gulf states supplied a large portion of U.S. urea in 2025, while a major fertilizer plant is planned for Cheyenne, Colorado.Oct 30