A review on Monday of Foreign Agent Registration Act records show that since May 31, six U.S. companies or individuals have registered new Qatari lobbying contracts with the Department of Justice. That number includes the major firms Ogilvy (which is being paid $10,000 per month) and Portland PR ($20,000 per month).

The basic takeaway is that Qatar is determined to cultivate its relationship with Washington policymakers. But as Haaretz also reported on Monday, Qatar is keen to balance U.S. lobbying efforts with simultaneous outreach to Iran.