Qatar has called for a “comprehensive deal” to end the ongoing regional conflict, firmly opposing any attempt to use the Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining lever and urging an immediate return to diplomacy.
Speaking at a weekly briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said Doha does not support fragmenting negotiations, responding to reports that Iran may seek to separate Hormuz-related discussions from nuclear talks. He stressed that Qatar favours a unified and comprehensive diplomatic framework to resolve the crisis.
Al Ansari underlined that the Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a “pressure card,” asserting that any move to block navigation is unjustifiable. He said the waterway should “never have been closed” and called for its immediate reopening, warning that disruptions to the vital maritime route threaten regional and global stability.
Highlighting security concerns, he noted that escalating tensions and attacks linked to Iran have raised serious questions about stability in the Gulf, making de-escalation an urgent priority.
Qatar also expressed strong backing for mediation efforts led by Pakistan, with Al Ansari confirming close coordination between Doha and Islamabad. “We do not need to expand the circle of negotiations. We support Pakistani mediation,” he said, describing the efforts as constructive and effective.
Reiterating Doha’s consistent position, Al Ansari said all disputes must be resolved at the negotiating table. “Diplomacy is the safest and most reasonable way forward,” he said, adding that regional actors, particularly Gulf states, have demonstrated their ability to facilitate dialogue even amid threats to their sovereignty.
Qatar maintained that sustained engagement and coordinated mediation remain the only viable path to restoring stability and ensuring the security of critical waterways like the Strait of Hormuz.
