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2026-04-07 22:20:11
[Qatar Warns Regional Situation May Escalate Out of Control] Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Ansari said on the 7th that the window for resolving the current regional conflict through diplomatic channels is rapidly closing, and the situation is approaching a tipping point of escalation out of control. Ansari stated at a regular press conference that continued hostilities are not in the long-term interest of any country. "If this war continues, there will be no winners." Regarding tensions in regional maritime routes, Ansari stated that the Strait of Hormuz is a natural strait, not a canal, and "all countries in the region have the right to use it freely." Following the US and Israeli military strikes against Iran, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted. The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on March 22nd, stating that the Strait of Hormuz was not blocked and that ships could continue to navigate the waterway provided they adhered to the necessary measures taken due to the war situation. (Xinhua)
