US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed appreciation for Qatar's continued efforts to mediate the war in a call with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Rubio also reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Qatar's security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed appreciation for Qatar's continued efforts to…: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed appreciation for Qatar's continued efforts to mediate the war in a call with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Rubio also reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Qatar's security and freedom of na…: Rubio also reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Qatar's security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Rubio expresses appreciation for Qatar's mediation efforts in call with prime minister
22 October 2026 18:41 BST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed appreciation for Qatar's continued efforts to mediate the war in a call with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the State Department said on Thursday.
Rubio also reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Qatar’s security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the department said in a statement.
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