Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Qatari Foreign Ministry: The opening of the Strait of Hormuz constitutes paramount importance for us and for everyone in the region

Qatari Foreign Ministry: "The success of our armed forces in intercepting the Iranian attacks does not detract from their seriousness."

Qatar's Foreign Ministry says Qatar and Iran reviewed efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and create the conditions for dialogue.

Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: We have handed over to the Iranian side the body of one of the pilots who breached Qatari airspace.

Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: What we want in Qatar is an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire at the same time.

Broader U.S.–Iran talks won't resume until Oman and Iran reach a bilateral deal on Hormuz, a Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. Mediators are waiting.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry says its invitation for an Iranian delegation to visit over the pilots issue is still open, with no response from Tehran so far.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman: efforts are now focused on de-escalating the crisis and returning to the Memorandum of Understanding.

Qatar's foreign ministry: the necessary steps were taken to protect its territory after Iranian pilots breached its airspace.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry, on possibly joining the Mecca Alliance:

"I think it's too early to talk about any initiatives. We have more than one platform, and Qatar is present in all of them with its own activity. Relations with the leaders of these countries are very good, with daily contact."

Qatari Foreign Ministry: Negotiations between Oman and Iran are now at an advanced stage.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry pressed all parties to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, resume dialogue, and implement the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Qatari Foreign Ministry: as of now, no development has occurred that would permit the release of the frozen Iranian funds.

Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson:

Direct line of communication for de-confliction in the Strait of Hormuz has been used to contain confrontations over the past few days.

Qatari Foreign Ministry: Witkoff and Kushner will arrive in Qatar to meet with mediators. No meeting between senior American and Iranian officials is planned.

Qatari Foreign Ministry: We condemn the repeated Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait

Qatar's Foreign Ministry: "We are cautiously optimistic that the MOU will lead to the next phase of regional security."

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson: Only two LNG tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, but that does not mean normal traffic has resumed

Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

The brutal attacks on countries in the region crossed all red lines

Qatar's Foreign Ministry on PM's meeting with Witkoff and Rubio in Miami:

"The Prime Minister expressed the need for all parties to respond to ongoing mediation efforts, to open the way to addressing the roots of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, leading to a comprehensive agreement that will bring sustainable peace to the region."

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Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned a drone attack on a cargo vessel in Qatari waters.

Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: We are closely following the ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad between Washington and Tehran

Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson: "There is a high level of coordination with Pakistan and the U.S., and our demands are being raised through these channels."

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson:

We are close to the point where the situation in the region could spiral out of control.

Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson:

"The sooner we get to the negotiation table, the better it is for the region."