U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani agreed Thursday to pursue diplomacy with U.S. and regional partners to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Prime Minister’s Office said.
Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported that Sheikh Tamim urged protection for maritime navigation and energy supplies during a Nov. 6 call with U.S. President Donald Trump. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nov. 3 that mediators were passing proposals between Washington and Tehran, as described in earlier coverage of the diplomatic effort.
The Prime Minister’s Office said Burnham thanked Sheikh Tamim for Qatar’s work to lower tensions across the Middle East. The leaders said renewed fighting could have far-reaching consequences without advancing anyone’s interests. They agreed to exchange updates and hold another call soon.
