Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Photo courtesy of Anadolu.
Qatar called on Iran on Monday to take part in ongoing mediation efforts led by Pakistan aimed at ending regional hostilities and addressing disruptions in key maritime routes.
The appeal was made during a phone conversation between Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The discussion followed the collapse of recent Pakistan-mediated talks between the United States and Iran, which ended without an agreement.
Qatar’s foreign ministry said both sides reviewed developments surrounding the ceasefire and stressed the importance of strengthening it to support regional stability.
Sheikh Mohammed urged all parties to cooperate with mediation initiatives, saying dialogue was necessary to address the underlying causes of the conflict.
He also emphasized the importance of keeping maritime routes open and ensuring freedom of navigation without political or military pressure.
The warning came amid heightened tensions after US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade affecting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar cautioned that restricting key waterways could have wide-reaching consequences on global energy flows, food supply chains, and overall regional security.