Ever hear about Qatar screwing anything up? Me either.
They have successfully annoyed just about ever regional player, as well as the US and every other major power at times, and yet mange to thread the needle of staying friendly with the US and Iran at the same time. The way they played out the Saudi sanctions on them was a masterpiece, and they are the biggest gas exporter in the world.
No evidence they are involved of course, but there are plenty of extremely competent militaries in the Middle East.
They have successfully annoyed just about ever regional player, as well as the US and every other major power at times, and yet mange to thread the needle of staying friendly with the US and Iran at the same time. The way they played out the Saudi sanctions on them was a masterpiece, and they are the biggest gas exporter in the world.
No evidence they are involved of course, but there are plenty of extremely competent militaries in the Middle East.