Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in response to escalating Iranian hostility targeting Qatar and other regional countries. Erdogan expressed Turkey’s full backing for Qatar’s active measures to safeguard its national security and sovereignty against what he termed blatant Iranian aggression. The call underscored the deteriorating security environment in the Gulf alongside broader regional tensions fueled by Iran's continued provocations. Both leaders committed to reinforced cooperation on diplomatic and international channels aimed at defusing the crisis and preserving regional stability. This coordination signals growing alarm among Gulf states and... [Continue Reading]