Qatar Suspends Maritime Activities Amid Gulf Security Escalation

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 []

Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM

Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM

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.

GCC, Jordan envoys, US House committee hold talks

WASHINGTON: Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United States Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah took part on Wednesday in a joint meeting between ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) co...

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack targeting Qatar's Al Rakeyyat vessel

ABU DHABI, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack which targeted Qatar's Al Rakeyyat vessel while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed that the attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety and security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation whi

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

Riyadh, July 10 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi voiced his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the treacherous Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, emphasizing that the continuation of these attacks reflects an unacceptable escalatory approach, constituting a flagrant violation of state sovereignty and a grave breach of the principles of international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter.

Emir of Qatar, Syrian President discuss regional developments

Emir of Qatar, Syrian President discuss regional developments

Tankers Hit In Strait Of Hormuz As Millions Mourn Iran's Khamenei

The incidents were a reminder that Gulf shipping remains unresolved over four months after the U.S. and Israel launched the war.

Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran

The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []

Qatar Condemns Iran's Repeated Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait

DOHA, July 8: Qatar has strongly condemned what it described as Iran's repeated attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, calling them a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of both Gulf sta...

US and Iran to cease strikes and discuss Strait of Hormuz this week: Report

Officials from the United States and Iran will meet in Qatar this week to discuss the Strait of Hormuz after agreeing to “halt strikes” following a weekend of intermittent fighting between the two countries. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday in Doha, will be held to allow the two sides “to work out their dispute over []

Kuwait flags 'hostile' missile, drone attacks

Kuwait flags 'hostile' missile, drone attacks

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

Qatar says dialogue with Iran ‘necessary’ for regional security

Qatari top diplomat calls for unified Gulf vision, new regional security framework, guaranteed freedom of navigation

UAE expresses solidarity with Qatar after Ras Laffan factory explosion

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with the State of Qatar following an explosion at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City that resulted in a number of injuries.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed the UAE’s support for the government and people of Qatar in the wake of the incident, extending its wishes for a speedy recovery for all those injured.

CNN: US and Iran not set for high-level meetings; confusion remains

CNN reporter Kristen Holmes reported that, according to Qatari diplomats, no high-level discussions are expected between the US and Iran. “Everything we’ve heard from the Qatari diplomats at this point says no high-level discussions are going to happen,” Ms Holmes told Sky News Australia. “Steve Whitkoff, as well as Jared Kushner, met with those Qatari officials, and tomorrow the Iranians are going to be meeting with those Qatari officials. “It seems as though nobody was on the same page.”

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.

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 []

U.S.-GCC ministers praise Qatar’s Iran mediation role

The United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have commended Qatar’s role in facilitating dialogue with Iran, recognising its contribution to diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a lasting agreement (The post U.S.-GCC ministers praise Qatar’s Iran mediation role is from Doha News | Qatar.)

Military correspondents contradict Defense Minister Katz

After Katz claimed there are no restrictions on IDF operations in Lebanon, military correspondents presented a starkly different picture: 'The rules of engagement in Lebanon are putting IDF forces at risk.'

Saudi, Qatari panel discusses joint security and military initiatives

RIYADH — The sixth meeting of the Security and Military Committee Working Group under the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council discussed joint initiatives in the security and military fields, as well as ways to further enhance cooperation and coordination between the two sides. Saudi Assistant Interior Minister Dr. Hisham Al-Faleh and Qatar’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Abdullah bin Khalaf Al-Kaabi co-chaired the meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday. Several officials from the Saudi and Qatari sides attended the meeting.

US Iran deal prospects clouded by uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy

Uncertainty surrounding planned diplomatic engagements in Qatar has cast doubt over efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement between the United States and Iran, despite an interim accord designed to end months of conflict. While senior US envoys are expected in Doha and technical delegations from Iran are also present, conflicting statements from both sides [] The post US Iran deal prospects clouded by uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.