Iran–Qatar relations

Iran–Qatar relations refer to the bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Qatar. Iran has an embassy in Doha while Qatar has an embassy in Tehran.

Both are members of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. Unlike fellow GCC member states Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Qatar generally refrains from criticising Iran's domestic and foreign activities. Qatar has held several high-level meetings with Iranian officials to discuss security and economic agreements.

The two countries historically had a close economic relationship which affects their diplomatic relations, particularly in the oil and gas industries. Iran and Qatar jointly control the world's largest natural gas field along their maritime border. As of early 2026, before the beginning of the US-Iran war, Qatar has produced approximately 18.5 billion cubic feet per day from the field, accounting for around 80% of Qatari government revenues, while daily production on the Iranian side was estimated to be around only 2 billion cubic feet. In addition to ties in the oil and natural gas arena, Iran and Qatar also cooperate in the shipping sector.

Relations between the two nations underwent rapid deterioration in early 2026, shifting from a period of pragmatic energy cooperation to active military hostility. This collapse was precipitated by a series of Iranian military strikes on Qatari territory following the commencement of the 2026 Iran war.