Qatar’s emir urges diplomacy as Gulf at ‘one of the most dangerous phases’
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani called for diplomatic solutions to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf at the UN General Assembly. He criticized the US-Israel war on Iran and advocated for a regional collective security system.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the diplomatic efforts of regional mediators to prevent a wider escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Sheikh Tamim says years of delayed diplomacy led to the US-Israel war on Iran.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, September 22, 2026 [Mike Segar/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 22 Sep 2026 22 Sep 2026 The Gulf is experiencing “one of the most dangerous phases” due to the US-Israel war on Iran that “can be resolved through diplomatic means”, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has said at the United Nations General Assembly.
Reaffirming Qatar’s role as a “trusted mediator”, Sheikh Tamim said on Tuesday that diplomacy would lead to a lasting solution ensuring security for the entire region, including Iran.
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