Qatar has reiterated its support for diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran, while warning against any move to disrupt navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to a statement from Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which he expressed Doha’s full backing for ongoing mediation efforts to secure a comprehensive agreement to end the crisis.

The Qatari foreign minister stressed the importance of all parties responding positively to mediation initiatives to help ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.

He also warned that closing the Strait of Hormuz or using it as leverage in negotiations would worsen the crisis and threaten the vital interests of regional countries. Freedom of navigation, he said, remains “a fundamental and non-negotiable principle.”

The minister further urged all sides to abide by international law and uphold the principles of good neighbourliness while prioritising regional stability and the welfare of their people.

Meanwhile, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also discussed regional mediation efforts with Sheikh Mohammed in a separate phone call, according to Jordan’s Foreign Ministry.

The two ministers reviewed Pakistan-mediated efforts between Washington and Tehran and underscored the need for coordinated international action to ensure the success of the mediation and prevent further escalation.

They also stressed the importance of reaching a sustainable solution that addresses the root causes of the crisis.

Sourec: Al Jazeera