Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al‑Thani held a telephone conversation with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA). The two officials discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and to support ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region. During the call, Al‑Thani reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to all diplomatic initiatives that seek a peaceful resolution and the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the importance of a comprehensive agreement that would bring lasting stability to the area. The conversation comes at a time when the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. Qatar has continued to play a central mediating role in the dispute, working to facilitate dialogue between the parties involved.