Breaking News: Iran and Qatar Discuss Joint Effort to Clear Mines from the Strait of Hormuz Qatar, a country targeted by Iranian missiles in March, has just sent its Prime Minister on a visit to Iran, where he even embraced Iran's Foreign Minister, Zarif.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry stated that Al-Thani and Zarif discussed efforts to reduce tensions.
The Prime Minister also met with Iran’s President and Parliament Speaker, completing a full-scale diplomatic visit.
This is the first visit to Tehran by a foreign head of government following Bezos’ announcement of the “Economic Outcast Initiative,” and notably comes from a Gulf Arab nation.
Pakistan’s Army Chief visited Tehran on Monday, followed by Oman’s Foreign Minister on Tuesday.
Three mediators shuttling between Tehran within four days speaks volumes.
The tarmac at Tehran airport is bustling—Iran is far from isolated, contrary to what Bezos may have hoped—the “economic outcast” scenario is not materializing.
For nearly six months prior, Qatar had viewed Iran as an adversary, with both sides in a state of hostility.
Yet today’s talks focused on de-escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with plans to launch a “joint project” to clear mines from the strait.
Trump’s claim that the strait’s mines have already been cleared? Pure fabrication.
This comes after Iran’s attack crippled 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) production at the Ras Laffan facility for several months.
Qatar’s visit was remarkably independent—and even courageous.
Iran, at this moment, desperately needs such acts of goodwill. It will surely reciprocate Qatar’s gesture.
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