Qatar and Washington discuss regional developments and efforts to reach a solution ensuring freedom of maritime navigation

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which they discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts to ensure freedom of maritime navigation. Al Thani affirmed Qatar's support for reaching a comprehensive agreement that achieves sustainable peace, while Rubio emphasized Washington's commitment to Qatar's security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The two sides discussed regional developments, diplomatic efforts to reach a solution ensuring freedom of maritime navigation in the region, and ways to de-escalate and enhance security and stability. Al Thani affirmed the State of Qatar's support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at a solution that ensures freedom of maritime navigation and paves the way for a comprehensive agreement achieving sustainable peace. For its part, the US State Department expressed Rubio's appreciation for Qatar's ongoing mediation efforts to end the war in the Middle East, and emphasized the United States' commitment to Qatar's security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.