Qatar says communications ongoing to ensure Strait of Hormuz is fully opened

Communications are ongoing with different parties to guarantee the Strait of Hormuz is fully opened for goods to reach the Gulf and to export energy products from the region, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said on Monday. Iran has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, now in its third week. Iranian forces have attacked ships in the narrow channel between Iran and Oman, choking off a fifth of global oil supply in the biggest disruption ever. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Al-Ansari also said that diplomatic talks with Iran are only possible if it ceases its attacks, as Tehran presses its missile and drone campaign against Gulf states.“If they stop the attacks, then we can find a way out with diplomacy. But as long as our countries are being attacked, this is not the time to establish committees, it’s the time to take a very principled position (on) protecting our countries and for