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Qatari and Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional tensions and Strait of Hormuz

Middle East Monitor 2026/07/09 15:10

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi discussed the latest regional developments during a phone call on Wednesday, with both sides emphasizing the importance of preventing further escalation. According to a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the two ministers reviewed developments across the region, with particular focus on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry said the two officials stressed the importance of using diplomatic channels to address regional challenges and underscored the need to maintain communication and coordination to prevent further tensions. The conversation took place amid heightened instability following recent exchanges between the United States and Iran after attacks on commercial vessels in […]

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