ocr: Qatar sided with Iraqin the Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988). However, during the Gulf War against Iraq (1990-1991),it hostedUN forces andi its soldiers tought at the battle ofkhafji. The Amir is eager to retain strong links with Western states, notably the UK and the USA. Within the quotas set by OPEC, Qatar has supportedal - moderate oil price. It has firmly resisted claims against its territory by Bahrain and has sought to strengthen ties with the slamic Republic of Iran. In 1992, a ten-year lefense agreement was signed with the USA, despite Saudi Arabia's disapproval. atar is a tounding member oft ...
