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Doha intensified its diplomatic moves as part of efforts aimed at stabilizing the calm between the United States and Iran, amid growing fears of the collapse of the truce and the return of military confrontation in the region.
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, made a phone call with US President Donald Trump, discussing the latest regional developments and ways to reduce the escalation.
The Qatari Emiri Diwan stated that the call focused on supporting the diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan to spare the region from further tension and maintain international peace and security.
The two sides also discussed the importance of continuing dialogue to address outstanding issues, ensure the security of maritime navigation and the safety of strategic corridors, and ensure the smooth flow of supply chains and global energy markets.
During the call, the Qatari Emir affirmed the State of Qatar’s firm position calling for peaceful solutions to prevail, and to support all initiatives aimed at containing the crisis through dialogue and diplomacy, in a way that enhances stability and serves the interests of the peoples of the region and the world.
Qatar: Freedom of navigation is a firm and non-negotiable principle
In parallel, the Qatari Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, held a phone call with the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, to discuss the efforts made to achieve peace and stability in the region.
The Qatari Minister stressed the need for all parties to respond to current efforts to make the truce efforts successful, stressing that “reaching sustainable peace requires serious engagement from the various parties concerned.”
The Qatari official stressed that freedom of navigation is “an established principle that cannot be compromised,” warning that closing the Strait of Hormuz or using it as a tool for political pressure “would deepen the crisis and endanger the vital interests of countries in the region.”
He also renewed Doha’s full support for efforts to reach a comprehensive agreement to end the crisis, stressing the importance of adhering to international law and the principles of good neighborliness in a way that serves regional security and stability.
Regional coordination to support Pakistani mediation
Yesterday, the Qatari Foreign Minister held a series of separate contacts with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, and the Jordanian Foreign Minister, Ayman Al-Safadi.
According to the Qatari Foreign Ministry, the discussions focused on coordinating regional positions in support of the mediation led by Islamabad between Washington and Tehran, and on discussing ways to enhance joint efforts to reduce tension and prevent the region from sliding into a new confrontation.
During those contacts, the Qatari Minister stressed that the success of the current mediation opens the door to addressing the roots of the crisis through political means, and establishes a long-term agreement that prevents renewed escalation.
Tehran receives the Pakistani army commander
On the other hand, Tehran witnessed a series of political and military meetings with the Pakistani army commander, Asim Munir, who arrived in the Iranian capital yesterday as part of the ongoing mediation efforts.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that President Masoud Pezeshkian received Mounir today, while the latter held a new meeting with Araqchi after a lengthy meeting between them yesterday evening.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that the talks addressed the initiatives proposed to prevent escalation and end the war, in addition to ways to enhance security and stability in West Asia.
The Pakistani Army Commander also met with the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Muhammad Baqir Qalibaf, who stressed that Tehran would not give up its rights to an “insincere party,” noting that “just as we defended our country in battle, we seek to secure our rights through diplomacy as well.”
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament confirmed that the Iranian Armed Forces had rebuilt their capabilities during the truce, and warned that “if President Trump commits foolishness and returns to war, our individual will be more powerful and destructive.”
The Pakistani army had confirmed that Munir’s visit to Tehran was part of the mediation efforts aimed at bringing the views of the two parties closer together and ending the crisis through the political track, in light of a regional diplomatic race to prevent the collapse of the truce and transform it into a more sustainable negotiating path.
