Updated
Updated · Fana News · Aug 3
Qatar PM Urges 5 Gulf States to Back Hormuz Navigation Under US-Iran MoU
Updated
Updated · Fana News · Aug 3

Qatar PM Urges 5 Gulf States to Back Hormuz Navigation Under US-Iran MoU

3 articles · Updated · Fana News · Aug 3

Summary

  • Five calls with Gulf foreign ministers saw Qatar’s prime minister press for dialogue, diplomacy and implementation of the US-Iran memorandum, including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The talks with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain focused on joint coordination to de-escalate tensions and bolster regional security and stability.
  • Qatar also used the calls to review bilateral cooperation with each state while reaffirming support for efforts to defuse tensions and reach a broader regional peace deal.
  • The outreach underscores Doha’s push to preserve recent security gains by tying Gulf coordination to the US-Iran understanding on maritime passage through Hormuz.

Insights

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