Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.
During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in the military escalation between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran over the past two days.
His Excellency expressed the State of Qatar's condemnation and rejection of the attacks that targeted commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, despite the calm atmosphere and efforts being made to de-escalate tensions in the region, affirming that such acts would undermine trust, threaten the security of international navigation, and harm efforts aimed at establishing regional security and stability.
His Excellency stressed the necessity for all parties to commit to dialogue and diplomacy, and to implement what has been agreed upon within the framework of the memorandum of understanding, in a way that contributes to preserving the security of the region, safeguarding the gains achieved, and enhancing regional stability.
During the call, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs also renewed the State of Qatar's support for all efforts aimed at containing the escalation and reaching a comprehensive agreement that contributes to establishing security and stability and achieves sustainable peace in the region.
