Qatari Foreign Ministry
Coverage of Qatari Foreign Ministry in the Nexus archive.
- Qatar backs Saudi Arabia after missile attack by Houthis
Qatar strongly condemned a Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia's southern region, calling it a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to regional security. It reiterated full support for Saudi Arabia and also condemned an attack on two Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran strikes three vessels near Strait of Hormuz as Trump arrives at NATO summit
Iran struck three commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz in Oman's territorial waters, according to a US official, violating a memorandum of understanding. The Qatari-flagged LNG tanker al-Rakiyat was among the targeted vessels, with the attack occurring hours before US President Donald Trump's departure for a NATO summit discussing regional security. Iran is observing a funeral for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike.
- Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, with the UK reporting a tanker fire and structural damage on another. Iran implied involvement without an official claim, while Qatar condemned the attack on its tanker. The U.S. seeks negotiations with Iran amid ongoing tensions over the strait's security and nuclear program.
- A new round of US-Iran meetings begins in Qatar — but the envoys won't be talking face to face
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Qatar for talks with mediators about implementing a deal to end the war in Iran, though direct negotiations with Iranian diplomats are not planned. The discussions follow recent clashes over the Strait of Hormuz and involve efforts to release frozen Iranian assets and reopen shipping lanes.
- U.S. envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran amid tensions following weekend attacks
Two U.S. envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, arrived in Qatar for indirect talks with mediators regarding an interim deal to end the war in Iran. The discussions follow recent tensions in the Persian Gulf, including attacks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and involve technical meetings to address issues like Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and blocked assets.
- Qatar condemns Israeli incursion in southern Syria
Qatar condemns Israel's incursion and artillery shelling in Syria's Quneitra and Deraa, calling it a violation of Syria's sovereignty and international law. The Qatari Foreign Ministry urged the international community to hold Israel accountable and reiterated support for Syria's territorial integrity. Israeli troops shelled villages near the Golan Heights before withdrawing.
- Canada condemns alleged Iranian attacks on Bahrain
Canada condemns alleged Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain, with Foreign Minister Anita Anand calling them 'unlawful violations' of Bahrain’s sovereignty. The UAE, Qatar, and the Gulf Cooperation Council also strongly condemned the attacks, which are alleged to target civilian infrastructure.
- Qatar and Kuwait back progress in US-Iran talks
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah supported progress in US-Iran negotiations, expressing hope for a soon agreement through dialogue and peaceful means.