Iran, Listing Ending the Standoff, Returning to Diplomacy, and Reopening the Strait of Hormuz to Free Maritime Traffic As Its Priorities

Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari told a Doha press conference that no agreement has been reached yet on the strait, but intensive talks continue and draft accords are being exchanged. "Our priority is to stop the escalation as soon as possible, return to the diplomatic table, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to smooth free passage as before, he said. Ansari stressed Qatar aims to bring Iran and the U.S. back to negotiations as a mediator, adding that regulations on strait traffic should be reviewed with all regional countries.

On Gaza, he said mediators Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey are working to implement the ceasefire's second phase, accusing Israel of violations aimed at blocking the deal. "Israel has clear obligations it must fulfill, and the international community clearly sees which side is obstructing the agreement, he said, noting Hamas has met its commitments. He urged international pressure on Tel Aviv to withdraw from Gaza and strongly condemned Israeli strikes on health facilities and civilian casualties as violations of international law. Ansari also called Israel's latest military escalation an attempt to derail U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza.