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Qatar demands Iran stop threatening shipping after tanker attack — Foreign Ministry
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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· Jul 10, 2026
Qatari delegation arrives in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials
Qatari delegation arrives in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials
Euronews
· 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
· Jul 9, 2026
Planning to visit Qatar? See the 6 items authorities say you must not bring into the country in 2026
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Hananya Naftali
· 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
· 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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