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Alsharq Tribune-Ahmed Essam
Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call on Monday with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional developments, according to Qatar's Foreign Ministry.
The ministry said in a statement that the two officials reviewed Pakistani mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, as well as the latest developments in Lebanon.
Al-Thani reaffirmed Qatar's support for reaching a comprehensive agreement to resolve the crisis, urging all parties to engage constructively with mediation initiatives to achieve lasting peace and regional stability.
He also stressed that freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle that must not be compromised, warning that closing the Strait of Hormuz or using it as a tool of pressure would only deepen the crisis and jeopardize the vital interests of regional countries.
The Qatari prime minister reiterated the importance of pursuing diplomatic solutions and dialogue to address regional challenges and prevent further escalation, according to the statement.
The phone call came as regional and international efforts continue to support mediation between the United States and Iran and ease tensions in the Gulf. Concerns have persisted over maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies.
