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Turkey's FM Fidan Visits Qatar Over Iran-Israel Conflict

5/11/2026

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday to discuss the Iran-Israel war and Strait of Hormuz navigation safety.
Turkey has kept close diplomatic contact with the United States, Iran and Pakistan and condemned attacks on Iran and Tehran’s strikes on Gulf states.
The visit should reaffirm Turkey’s support for Qatar, stress a permanent Gulf resolution, and note cooperation including a Turkish base in Qatar and Eurofighter talks.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday to discuss the Iran-Israel war and Strait of Hormuz navigation safety.
Turkey has kept close diplomatic contact with the United States, Iran and Pakistan and condemned attacks on Iran and Tehran’s strikes on Gulf states.
The visit should reaffirm Turkey’s support for Qatar, stress a permanent Gulf resolution, and note cooperation including a Turkish base in Qatar and Eurofighter talks.