The story: Iranian media is upbeat about President Ebrahim Raisi’s trip to Qatar, seeing it as an opportunity to enhance relations with a wealthy neighbor and, crucially, turn Iran into a regional “gas hub.” Meanwhile, an Iranian official has expressed hopes for the construction of an underwater tunnel connecting the two countries. This comes as Qatar’s Emir has reiterated his readiness to help mediate between Iran and the US.

The coverage: Raisi traveled to Doha on Feb. 21 at the head of a senior delegation and was personally greeted at the airport by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...