Qatar’s foreign ministry urges freedom of navigation in call with Iranian counterpart

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Qatar's Foreign Minister held a conversation with his Iranian counterpart emphasizing the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing regional tensions. The discussion centers around mediation efforts to mitigate the escalating war crises in the area.

Qatar’s foreign ministry urges freedom of navigation in call with Iranian counterpart Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss ongoing mediation efforts aimed at ending the war, Doha said on Sunday.   Mohammed bin Abdulrahman stressed that freedom of navigation must not be compromised, warning that using the Strait of Hormuz as a pressure tool would deepen the crisis and increase regional risks. رئيس مجلس الوزراء وزير الخارجية @MBA_AlThani_ يجري اتصالاً هاتفياً مع وزير الخارجية الإيراني pic.twitter.com/omvPYnkIwl May 10, 2026