Summary According to Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari, Qatar remains in constant contact with both Washington and Tehran
DOHA (Dunya News) - Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that contacts between regional leaders and parties involved in the conflict are still ongoing, while diplomatic efforts are being intensified to reduce tensions in the region.
According to Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari, Qatar remains in constant contact with both Washington and Tehran, and efforts to resolve the crisis are continuing through various diplomatic channels.
Majed Al Ansari also announced support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, saying that Pakistan has demonstrated seriousness in bringing the parties closer and finding a solution to the issue.
He added that diplomacy remains the most effective way to de-escalate tensions in the current situation.
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Expressing concern over the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Qatari spokesperson said that no country has the right to block access to the strategic waterway.
According to him, maritime traffic has not yet been fully restored, and so far only two LNG tankers have managed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Majed Al Ansari further stated that communication with US President Donald Trump would continue and that diplomatic discussions had remained positive.
Qatar claimed that Trump postponed an attack on Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
He also said that the recent attacks have put the positive relations between Qatar and Iran at risk.
