Qatar and France have condemned Iran’s military attacks on countries in the region and demanded that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz be restored without restrictions or fees, according to a Qatari Foreign Ministry post on X on Wednesday.
The joint statement came after talks between Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and French President Emmanuel Macron, who was on a state visit to Doha from Oct. 20 to 21.
The two leaders described Iran’s attacks as “a serious breach of international law.”
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They also voiced support for diplomatic efforts to counter threats from Tehran, including guaranteeing that its nuclear program remains “exclusively peaceful.”
Joint Statement between the State of Qatar and the French Republic on the Occasion of His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron’s Visit to Doha
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) October 21, 2026
Doha | 21 October 2026
In light of the deep-rooted historical relations and ever-evolving cooperation between the State of Qatar and… pic.twitter.com/XyFESV3Gjf
Both sides backed moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted navigation and agreed to step up diplomatic coordination to ease tensions and strengthen regional security.
Macron commended Qatar’s mediation efforts, while Doha restated its commitment to global energy security and stable energy supplies.