Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘unconditionally’ is a priority

What the report says

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz without conditions is a top regional priority, as Doha continues diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the more than six-month US-Iran war. The comments were made by Ibrahim Al Hashmi, director of the ministry’s media department, who said Qatar is working with partners and that “new ideas” are being explored to help resolve the conflict.

Al Hashmi said Qatar sees the current situation as an unsustainable “state of no war and no peace,” arguing that it is harmful for the region and its people. He said the key requirement is political will from both sides, referring to Washington and Tehran. He also said Qatar and other regional states want the Strait of Hormuz reopened unconditionally, given its importance to shipping and energy flows.

The remarks came as Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss regional security and possible solutions related to the strait. Qatar said the talks also covered broader bilateral ties and international peace and security.

Al Hashmi also addressed the war in Yemen, condemning Houthi attacks on civilian sites in Saudi Arabia and warning that such strikes and related Red Sea disruptions threaten international navigation. In general, the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important oil-shipping routes, which helps explain why any closure or reopening carries broader economic and security significance.