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Qatar Urges De-escalation Amid Iran's Missile Strikes

3/11/2026

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Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi, Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, called for de-escalation and a return to negotiations after Iran's missile strikes disrupt the energy economy.
al-Khulaifi said Qatar and Oman cannot mediate while under attack.
He highlighted the need to maintain freedom of movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar remains in contact with the United States, urging an end to hostilities and peaceful resolution.

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Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi, Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, called for de-escalation and a return to negotiations after Iran's missile strikes disrupt the energy economy.
al-Khulaifi said Qatar and Oman cannot mediate while under attack.
He highlighted the need to maintain freedom of movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar remains in contact with the United States, urging an end to hostilities and peaceful resolution.