US State Department says Rubio praised Qatar's mediation efforts in call with prime minister

Single source · 2026-10-22 17:41 UTC

The US State Department says Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed appreciation for Qatar's mediation efforts in a call with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. According to the same statement, Rubio reaffirmed US commitment to Qatar's security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

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• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-22 17:41 UTC

First reported 2026-10-22 17:41 UTC; last updated 2026-10-22 17:47 UTC.

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