Strait of Hormuz Shouldn’t Be Used as a ‘Weapon in War’, Warns Qatar’s PM

Why It Matters

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz would stabilize global energy prices and reduce geopolitical risk, directly affecting international trade and investment flows.

Key Takeaways

• Qatar and Turkey urge reopening Strait of Hormuz for free navigation.
• Both nations back Pakistan’s mediation to end Iran‑Israel conflict.
• They condemn using maritime routes as weapons in regional wars.
• Emphasize coordinated diplomatic efforts across Gulf, Turkey, and Qatar.
• Highlight broader impact on global energy markets and supply chains.

Summary

At a joint press conference in Doha, Qatar’s prime minister Mohamed bin Abdurrahman bin Jasim Al Thani and Turkey’s foreign minister warned that the Strait of Hormuz must not be turned into a weapon of war. They called for an immediate reopening of the waterway to restore free maritime traffic and reduce regional tensions.

The officials linked the strait’s closure to the broader “war on Iran” and cited its ripple effects on Gulf economies, global oil prices, and supply‑chain stability. They also addressed parallel crises – the Gaza humanitarian disaster, Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Syria, and the risk of further escalation – stressing that these issues demand coordinated diplomatic action.

Al Thani said the strait’s shutdown “has a dire impact not only on supply chains, but the global energy market,” and urged that any nation using the corridor as leverage be penalized. Both leaders praised Pakistan’s mediation role, describing it as “critical” for achieving a cease‑fire and a comprehensive settlement with Iran.

If successful, the diplomatic push could ease oil‑price volatility, restore confidence in shipping routes, and signal a collective Gulf‑Turkey‑Pakistan effort to contain regional conflicts. Investors and multinational firms will watch the outcome closely, as prolonged disruption could exacerbate inflationary pressures worldwide.

Original Description

Qatar and Turkiye have warned against the resumption of war, as negotiations between the US and Iran have reached a deadlock.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is in Doha for talks with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

He says Turkiye supports efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and that the vital waterway should not be used as a weapon.

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