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Qatar demands Iran stop threatening shipping after tanker attack — Foreign Ministry

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Official spokesman for the emirate's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Majid bin Mohammed Al-Ansari emphasized that Doha holds Tehran fully legally responsible for this attack, as well as for any damage and consequences

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Qatar condemns attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz, urges diplomacy

Doha, July 9 (SANA) Qatar on Thursday condemned attacks targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and called on all parties to remain committed to dialogue and diplomacy amid renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran. According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman []

Doha News

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘Grave violation’: Qatar demands Iran halt attacks after its tanker Al-Rekayyat targeted near Hormuz

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari urged Iran to “immediately cease” actions threatening regional security and maritime navigation, warning it would be held responsible for all damages and consequences of (The post ‘Grave violation’: Qatar demands Iran halt attacks after its tanker Al-Rekayyat targeted near Hormuz is from Doha News | Qatar.)

BOL News

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· Jul 11, 2026

US presses Iran to end ship attacks before Oman talks

Iran has been asked to issue a public statement confirming that commercial shipping will no longer be targeted. The post US presses Iran to end ship attacks before Oman talks appeared first on BOL News.

TRT World

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· Jul 1, 2026

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha for talks on Iran deal

US and Iranian envoys are in Qatar, but not for direct talks. Iran insists it will not begin negotiations on a final deal until the memorandum of understanding is fully implemented. Tehran wants Israel's assault on Lebanon to end, and for the US to lift oil sanctions and release its frozen funds. Craig Boswell reports from Washington.

Investing.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatar blames Iran for strike on tanker in strait as vast crowds mourn Khamenei

Qatar blames Iran for strike on tanker in strait as vast crowds mourn Khamenei

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatar Blames Iran for Missile Strike on LNG Tanker, Demands End to Maritime Attacks

DOHA, Jul 7: Qatar has accused Iran of bearing full legal responsibility for the attack on its LNG tanker Al Rekayyat near the Strait of Hormuz, calling the incident a serious viol...

TASS

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· Jul 11, 2026

US demands Iran publicly announce intention against attacking vessels in Strait of Hormuz

According to Reuters, the US also demands that Iran publicly declare its lack of intentions to charge for the passage of vessels through the strait

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 10, 2026

US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials

By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be open to shipping with no tolls, senior U.S. officials said on Friday.Iran has adamantly refused to give up control of the strait, the strategic waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil supply typically flows.

Arise News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatar Accuses Iran After Tanker Strike As Thousands Mourn Khamenei

Qatar accuses Iran of attacking an LNG tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as thousands mourn slain leader Ali Khamenei.

ABNA English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar's Effort to Contain Fire in Region; Doha's Warning About Destructive Elements in Tehran-Washington Negotiations

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister, while emphasizing the need to protect the path of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, warned that groups are seeking to undermine the dialogue process. He also stressed that Qatar's primary priority is extinguishing the fire of tensions and achieving stability in the Middle East.

Iran Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

After ship hit near Oman, Iran reasserts right over Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI/LONDON: Tehran again said on June 26 that it has the right to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned countries in the Middle East not to support the United States. This came a day after an attack on a ship near Oman showed how fragile a temporary deal to end the Iran war is. Iran was reacting to what it called an interventionist, irresponsible and provocative joint statement by the United St

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: UN Maritime Council calls on nations to reject Iran control

The governing council of the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization, IMO, has called on countries to reject Iran’s attempt to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, urging member states not to recognize Tehran’s unilateral measures affecting navigation through the strategic waterway. The resolution was adopted amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran [] Strait of Hormuz: UN Maritime Council calls on nations to reject Iran control

teleSUR English

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· Jun 30, 2026

White House Envoys Arrive in Doha for Talks with Mediators Between U.S. and Iran

Qatar denies that there will be a high-level, direct meeting between the U.S. and Iran. On Tuesday, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari confirmed the arrival in Doha of White House special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. RELATED: Iran Denies Technical Talks Planned This Week in Doha “Witkoff and Kushner are in Doha []

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route

Commercial tankers faced escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz recently. Qatar blamed Iran for an unacceptable assault on its liquefied natural gas vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three tanker incidents within 24 hours. These attacks threaten regional stability and global energy security significantly. Diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

US duty bound to stop Israeli aggression on Lebanon under MoU

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that the United States is duty bound to stop Zionist terrorists’ Lebanon aggression as concretely stipulated in the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 1, 2026

Uncertainty over Qatar Diplomacy Clouds Prospects for Deal

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Doha. Qatari official says no high-level US-Iran meetings scheduled. Iran has tried to exert control over Strait of Hormuz. Strikes and counter-strikes in recent days by Iran and US.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 11, 2026

AS tuntut Iran jamin pelayaran bebas di Selat Hormuz

WASHINGTON: Amerika Syarikat (AS) menuntut Iran secara terbuka menyatakan akan berhenti menyerang kapal di Selat Hormuz dan menjamin semua laluan di perairan berkenaan dibuka kepada pelayaran tanpa sebarang bayaran tol. Pegawai kanan AS berkata, rundingan antara Washington dan Teheran sejak beberapa hari kebelakangan ini menunjukkan perkembangan positif. Mereka membuat kenyataan tersebut kepada kumpulan kecil wartawan ... Read more The post AS tuntut Iran jamin pelayaran bebas di Selat Hormuz appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran signals defiance as Trump fumes over Strait of Hormuz strikes

Iranian officials insist that Tehran will not give up control over the waterway as US attacks threaten fragile truce.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Iran rejects Qatar’s accusations over tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, July 08 (YPA) – The Iranian foreign ministry rejected Qatar’s accusations over an attack on a vessel linked to the country in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them “questionable,” “contrary to good neighborliness,” and “unacceptable.” In a statement, the ministry confirmed that Tehran is committed to implementing “the necessary measures for the future management []

BRICS News

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· Jun 30, 2026

JUST IN: 🇶🇦🇺🇸 Qatar says US envoys Kushner and Witkoff are in Doha but will not meet with Iran [...]

JUST IN: Qatar says US envoys Kushner and Witkoff are in Doha but will not meet with Iranian officials.@BRICSNews

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar PM on preventing US-Iran talks from escalation

Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told Al Jazeera that safeguards have been put in place to prevent US-Iran negotiations from regional escalation, including tensions in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, stressing diplomacy and respect for agreements. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

News24

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· Jun 30, 2026

News24 | Uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy clouds prospects for US-Iran deal

Top US envoys who have arrived in Doha will not hold a high-level meeting with Iran, a Qatari official said on Tuesday, casting doubt on the progress of efforts to bring a lasting halt to the Iran war and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Assahifa

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· Jun 30, 2026

US and Iran to Send Delegations to Qatar Amid Confusion Over Direct Talks

The United States and Iran announced separately on Monday that they would send delegations to Qatar this week, although Tehran insisted that no direct talks with Washington had been scheduled following a weekend of escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had requested a meeting with American officials and that ...

UrduPoint

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· Jul 12, 2026

Muslim World League condemns Iranian aggression against Gulf States, Jordan, and merchant vessels

Muslim World League condemns Iranian aggression against Gulf States, Jordan, and merchant vessels

Sky News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatari tanker hit as it travelled through Strait of Hormuz

Qatari tanker hit as it travelled through Strait of Hormuz

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Kuwait Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker Passing Strait of Hormuz

Kuwait, July 08 (QNA) - The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Iranian targeting of a Saudi oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, labeling it a flagrant violation of international law that threatens maritime safety and global energy stability.

Vatican News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Qatar rules out direct US–Iran talks amid widening regional strain

Qatar has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha but will not hold direct meetings with Iranian officials. Read all

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatar blames Iran for striking tanker in Strait of Hormuz​

Welcome to The Hill's Defense NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense National Security Defense National Security The Big Story Qatar blames Iran for tanker strike in Strait of Hormuz Qatar blamed Iran on Tuesday for striking a Qatari-flagged natural liquified gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of jeopardizing safe passage of vessels...

The Tribune

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· Jun 26, 2026

“If America is unable to contain Zionist regime….”: Iran issues warning over Israeli aircraft movement

In an official statement released by the IRGC Central Headquarters, the Iranian military warned that if the US remains unable to control the Zionist regime, the Islamic Republic will exercise its right to take unilateral action.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Iranian Commander Warns U.S., Israel Against Attacks as Khamenei Funeral Preparations Underway

(NaturalNews) Iran Issues Warning to U.S. and Israel Ahead of Khamenei FuneralA senior Iranian commander has warned the United States and Israel against carrying ...

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 10, 2026

Qatari delegation arrives in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials

Qatari delegation arrives in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials

Euronews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral

From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 9, 2026

Planning to visit Qatar? See the 6 items authorities say you must not bring into the country in 2026

Qatar has published an official list of six items that travellers are strictly prohibited from bringing into the country in 2026. Check the full list here.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 7, 2026

[Photo] While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global sh [...]

While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. This is not a ceasefire deal, so far it looks like a Western SURRENDER deal to Iran. They get to do whatever they want, and the only ones who are told to cease the fire are the good guys.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran will not fulfill its MoU commitments unless US does, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says

Baghaei added that US pressure has hindered Iran's efforts to reach an agreement with Oman on a joint mechanism to operate the Strait of Hormuz.

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