Qatar says Hormuz crisis needs diplomatic solution as global fallout grows

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Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari held his weekly media briefing, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, ongoing mediation efforts and the wider regional fallout. He said diplomatic efforts remain underway, with Qatar continuing to exchange messages and work to bridge differences between the parties, but there was no tangible result to announce yet. Al Ansari warned that continued instability in the region would have increasingly serious consequences and said Qatar is working towards a diplomatic resolution that restores full freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He firmly opposed targeting civilian infrastructure, energy installations and vessels, warning that such threats violate international law and the principle of good neighbourliness. On the wider economic impact, he said the world cannot afford to ignore the consequences of the conflict, with disruptions affecting energy supplies, food security, industry and global supply chains. On Iran, Al Ans

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