Qatar does not maintain a policy of blindly supporting either Iran or Israel, preferring instead to practice a pragmatic, independent foreign policy centered on neutrality and diplomatic mediation. Because Qatar shares the massive South Pars/North Dome offshore natural gas field with Iran, maintaining stable working relations with Tehran is a vital economic and geopolitical necessity. Simultaneously, Doha maintains discreet diplomatic channels with Israel, often acting as an essential neutral broker and international intermediary to facilitate regional peace talks, humanitarian aid distributions, and hostage negotiations during times of crisis.