Qatar on Wednesday condemned strikes carried out by Iran against Kuwait and Bahrain and called for diplomacy, as hostilities resumed following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, a key intermediary in talks between Iran and the United States, said it "emphasizes the need to spare the region the consequences of these unjustified attacks,” in a foreign ministry statement posted on X. Doha also emphasized the need to "pursue the path of dialogue and diplomacy, to de-escalate tensions, and to build upon the progress achieved under the memorandum of understanding.” The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.
