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Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi, director of media and communication at Qatar’s foreign ministry, speaks at a briefing in Doha, 27 October 2026.

Video. Qatar urges Iran to 'show goodwill', stop threats and reopen Hormuz

Updated: 27 October 2026 - 18:04 GMT+1

Regional powers are seeking a way out of the Iran war as attacks threaten shipping and energy supplies. Qatar says mediation continues after a visit to Tehran, where Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have also held talks with Iranian leaders.

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