Qatar says only negotiations can resolve regional tensions

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 20, 2026Country: Qatar

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Qatar says only negotiations can resolve regional tensions

Qatar says diplomatic efforts are continuing to de-escalate regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Mediator Ibrahim Bin-Sultan Al Hashmi says a military solution is not possible. He says negotiations are key to restoring stability and easing energy prices.

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