Qatar urges unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that reopening the Strait of Hormuz unconditionally is a top priority for Doha and the region. He noted that diplomatic efforts with partners, including China, are ongoing to resolve the more than six-month US-Iran conflict. The spokesperson stressed that the current state of neither war nor peace is unacceptable.
Qatar's prime minister held talks with China's foreign minister in Beijing, focusing on regional security and resolving the Hormuz closure. The Qatari spokesperson stressed that genuine political commitment from both Washington and Tehran is essential, with fresh diplomatic proposals currently under discussion among mediators.
The spokesperson also condemned recent Houthi strikes on Saudi civilian targets, which have wounded numerous people and disrupted Red Sea shipping. These attacks are viewed as an additional threat to global maritime traffic, worsening the broader regional instability caused by the ongoing conflict.
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could severely disrupt global energy supplies, driving up fuel costs for consumers worldwide. Regional economies, particularly those reliant on LNG exports like Qatar, may face heightened economic instability. Additionally, escalating Houthi attacks in Yemen could further destabilize the Red Sea corridor, threatening food and aid shipments, which may exacerbate humanitarian conditions for civilians across the region.