Executive Order 14353

Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar

Signed September 29, 2025, printed at 90 FR 48143. 3 sections of substance, 614 words.

In plain English

This order pledges to help defend Qatar. It says an attack there would concern the country.

Sec. 1. Policy

Over the years, the United States and the State of Qatar have been bound together by close cooperation, shared interests, and the close relationship between our armed forces. The State of Qatar has hosted United States forces, enabled critical security operations, and stood as a steadfast ally in pursuit of peace, stability, and prosperity, both in the Middle East and abroad, including as a mediator that has assisted the United States' attempts to resolve significant regional and global conflicts. In recognition of this history, and in light of the continuing threats to the State of Qatar posed by foreign aggression, it is the policy of the United States to guarantee the security and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar against external attack.

In plain English

This states the policy toward Qatar. It says the two countries work closely. It says their forces are close as well. It says Qatar hosts forces from here. It says Qatar has helped key operations. It calls Qatar a steady ally. It notes Qatar has mediated conflicts. It pledges to guarantee Qatar's security against outside attack.

Sec. 2. Commitment

(a) The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States. (b) In the event of such an attack, the United States shall take all lawful and appropriate measures-- including diplomatic, economic, and, if necessary, military--to defend the interests of the United States and of the State of Qatar and to restore peace and stability. (c) The Secretary of War, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall maintain joint contingency planning with the State of Qatar to ensure a rapid and coordinated response to any foreign aggression against the State of Qatar. (d) The Secretary of State shall reaffirm this assurance to the State of Qatar and coordinate with allies and partners to ensure complementary measures of

In plain English

This states the commitment. An armed attack on Qatar counts as a threat here. Its land, sovereignty and key systems are covered. In that case this country will act. Diplomacy is one tool. Economic steps are another. Force is possible if needed. The war secretary must keep joint plans with Qatar. State must confirm the promise and work with allies.

Sec. 3. Implementation

All executive departments and agencies shall take appropriate steps, consistent with law, to implement this order.

In plain English

This says who carries it out. Every agency must take the steps the law allows.

Sec. 4. General Provisions

Every order carries this. It is not what the order does.

(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. [[Page 48144]] (d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of State. <GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT> (Presidential Sig.) THE WHITE HOUSE, September 29,

In plain English

This is the closing clause that nearly every order carries. It says the order does not change what the law already allows. It also says no one can sue to enforce it.

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