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Qatar says Iran should not use Hormuz to ‘blackmail’ Gulf
Key takeaways
- “Iran should not use this strait as a weapon to pressure or to blackmail the Gulf countries,” the Qatari minister said.
- Gulf countries have borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks during the war, with Tehran targeting US assets but also civilian infrastructure, airports and energy facilities.
- Its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas usually passes, has also halted crucial maritime exports for the energy-rich Gulf, straining their economies.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize DOHA, Qatar: Iran should not use the Strait of Hormuz, which it has blocked since the start of the Middle East war, as a means to blackmail Gulf states, Qatar’s top diplomat and premier said on Tuesday.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was speaking during a press conference in Doha with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan — close allies who have emerged as key intermediaries in the Iran-US talks alongside mediator Pakistan.
“Iran should not use this strait as a weapon to pressure or to blackmail the Gulf countries,” the Qatari minister said.
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