Qatar’s Foreign Minister has delivered one of the most significant diplomatic interventions of the Iran war, stating publicly that regional countries are not an enemy of Iran — a direct appeal for de-escalation as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to global oil traffic. The Strait of Hormuz importance to global energy supply has never been more acutely felt, with oil prices above $100 a barrel and 140 million barrels of suspended shipments disrupting markets worldwide. Fears of Iran mines in Strait of Hormuz waters have compounded the crisis,…
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