Qatar Says ‘No War, No Peace’ Between the US and Iran Is ‘Unacceptable’

Qatar Says ‘No War, No Peace’ Between the US and Iran Is ‘Unacceptable’ Qatar said on Tuesday,

September 8, 2026, that the continued state of “neither war nor peace” in the conflict between the United States and Iran was “unacceptable,” calling for the crisis to be resolved through dialogue and urging the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened unconditionally. Ibrahim al-Hashimi, head of the Media and Communications Department at Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told a press conference: “It is unacceptable for the region to remain in a state that is neither peace nor war. This is causing tremendous difficulties for the region, and the crisis must be resolved through dialogue.” He added: “The Strait of Hormuz must be reopened without conditions, and ensuring that it is not used as a bargaining chip to exert pressure is a top priority.” The comments come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, as the United States and Iran continue to carry out military attacks against each other, while negotiations between the two sides remain deadlocked over disagreements regarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway for global energy supplies and the transportation of goods.