Turkish FM warns against use of Strait of Hormuz as 'weapon' amid regional tensions
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Turkish FM warned against the use of the Strait of Hormuz as a weapon, stating that disruptions in the strategic waterway would threaten both regional stability and the global economy. He also cautioned against overlooking the issue of Gaza and highlighted Israeli expansionism as a major threat to regional stability and security. Qatar supports Pakistan’s mediation efforts to end the US/Israeli war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.