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Iran should not use Hormuz to ‘blackmail’ Gulf, Qatar says
Qatar’s top diplomat said on Tuesday that Iran should not use the Strait of Hormuz as a means to blackmail Gulf countries or as a “weapon”. Iran’s ongoing blockade of the strait has halted crucial oil and gas exports for many Gulf countries, straining their economies. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.
Qatar’s top diplomat said on Tuesday that Iran should not use the Strait of Hormuz as a means to blackmail Gulf countries or as a “weapon”. Iran’s ongoing blockade of the strait has halted crucial oil and gas exports for many Gulf countries, straining their economies. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.
