Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi.
During the call, the latest developments in the military escalation between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran over the past two days were reviewed.
The Prime Minister expressed the State of Qatar's condemnation and rejection of the attacks that targeted commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz despite the atmosphere of calm and the efforts made to reduce escalation in the region. His Excellency stressed that such actions would undermine trust, threaten international maritime security, and harm efforts to consolidate regional security and stability.
His Excellency also stressed the need for all parties to commit to dialogue and diplomacy, and to implement what was agreed upon within the framework of the memorandum of understanding, in order to contribute to maintaining the security of the region, preserving the gains that have been achieved, and enhancing regional stability.
During the call, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's support for all efforts aimed at containing the escalation and reaching a comprehensive agreement that contributes to consolidating security and stability and achieving sustainable peace in the region.
