Italy's Meloni Meets Qatar Emir to Discuss Energy Security Amid Iran War

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on April 4, 2026, to discuss energy security and supply alternatives amid the ongoing Iran war. The talks reflect growing European concern over potential disruptions to Gulf energy flows as the conflict continues. Qatar, a top global LNG exporter, is being courted by European states seeking to hedge against supply shocks should the Strait of Hormuz be blocked or Iranian energy infrastructure further targeted.