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The Ledger

He Died the Morning Iran Struck Qatar

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar as the Gulf's permanent neutral ground. He died Sunday. Iran struck Al Udeid Air Base the same morning. Six countries said they were not in this war. All six received Iranian missiles. The bridge he built is now a target.

The Ledger

Not a Peace. A Pause.

Jul 8, 2026

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