Mein Name ist Andrew Mills und ich bin der stellvertretende Büroleiter von Reuters in der Golfregion. Ich berichte hauptsächlich über Katar und Geopolitikaber da es sich um den Golf handelt, behandle ich auch Energie und Finanzen, die mit der Politik verflochten sind.
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Hi Reddit, I’m Andrew Mills, a Reuters reporter on the ground in Qatar covering the Iran war. Ask Me Anything!
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Was Al Udeid evacuated before iran started bombing it? Was it bombed yesterday?
chances of uk and france joining the war considering the recent iranian attack on nato (turkey)?
Stay safe Andrew
What are the current moods of the general population towards the Iranian regime right now?
Is there much cooperation from local government in regards to access, protection, or logistics?
How do you see future radicalisation of the region in the span of 5-10 years?
No questions. Just wanted to say stay safe.
The immediate diplomatic fallout of Iran openly committing acts of war upon many of its neighbors, many of whom were very intent on not being seen as partakers in any conflict – seem quite deep. How are these acts seen by the various governments of the area?
Do you think the Iran regime can be over thrown?
How hard is it to cover this war in comparison to other conflicts? By now we have seen that because of the rise of AI, there are loads of fake clips and images being shared online. This must make making a truthful coverage harder right?
I read that gulf states were unhappy with the US, feeling they abandoned their protection from missles in favour of protecting Isreal. Is there truth in this or is just fake news/propaganda.
What are your thoughts on the idea of boots on the ground?
It sounds like one more Afghanistan, especially considering the rumours of a decentralised military command in Iran. Can’t cut the head off the „beast“.
What do you think must happen for them to capitulate?
1. Qatar’s brand was built on being a neutral actor in the middle east. Now that we’ve seen Iranian strikes targeting them, do you think Qatari neutrality is officially over? Does the leadership in Doha feel they’ve been forced into a new reality or were they prepared for this?
2. How is this conflict impacting the geopolitical energy playbook? Is the current vulnerability of the North Field a black swan event?
There has been some pro-War rhetoric that this was attack was done to combat China, as Iran’s largest export is to China. What are your thoughts on whether this is a calculated attack, and the estimated time horizon for this conflict to resolve.
How do you think this will all play out, what is the end game here?
How has daily life in Qatar changed since the conflict escalated?
What’s the most surprising thing you’ve witnessed on the ground that didn’t make it into your reporting?
What’s your take on how this will shape Qatar/US relations for the short/medium term? Do you see Qatar distancing itself away from US given the recent events or do you think they are more likely to be further enmeshed in all of this given that US will need more local allies in order to be able to wage a longer war?
What precautions are being taken by the neutral states around the war region? Whats the possibility of ships moving from hormuz strait in the following weeks? Appreciate your work. Stay safe.
What’s the food situation like over there? Are businesses just staying open / carrying on like normal?
Did Gulf countries have an understanding with US and Israel before the war started ?
Do you think there is an appetite for regime change from the Iranian population?
There are protests against the regime which are violently suppressed. But the 2024 Presidential run-off had ~50% turnout, which isn’t terribly low.
I guess I’m wondering whether more Iranians would support Reformists like Mohammad Khatami than an outright regime change?
What’s the sentiment in Qatar like over the past few days?
What do you foresee the retaliation measures, if any, being for the Iranian missle attack on Turkey and by extension NATO?
What is your advice to someone doing a degree in International Relations who’s trying to write foreign policy op eds, get noticed in standing out to when it comes to finding a future job within that particular field?
As someone w no journalism experience, is it good having a local representative to ask about stories that should be covered and meeting with them in person?
Do you think russia will come to the aid of iran and possibly trigger a larger conflict between them and USA. If not why?
how substantive are the irgc’s capabilities right now? is there anyone keeping law and order in the streets of iran currently?
Do you think that the gulf nations who want iran to end,have thought or worry about what would happen in case iran ends,and they have(from a strategical point) lost their value as an asset to the US,do they worry that certain country may try to take more land?or are they just focussing on ending iran?do the people truly want US to be their saviour?
Do you see any signs that currently uninvolved parties may step forward to be part of the conflict? Stay safe.
Hearing rumors of Kurdish fighters potentially getting involved in Iran, how do you believe that would be received by Iranian civilians themselves if it turned out to be true? From everything ive seen in the past they are a fairly professional group, at least the ones ive heard about so im not worried about them acting like barbarians. But that doesnt mean it wouldn’t add an unintended cultural dynamic by their presence.
And can Qatar and other gulf states repair the damage done to their image of being a safe haven?
How realistically will the war last?