Qatar’s PM denounces ‘Israeli aggression’ 

Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Istanbul.

During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed reiterated Qatar’s “strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli aggression against Iranian territory”, deeming it a “violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security” and a breach of international law, according to a statement by the Qatari Foreign Ministry.

The Prime Minister also stressed the need for regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions, saying Qatar is making “strenuous efforts” with its partners for a return to dialogue.