Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed had a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, calling for a "diplomatic solution" to the US-Iran conflict. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that during the call, Sheikh Mohammed emphasized support for guaranteeing freedom of navigation and pushing for a comprehensive agreement to achieve lasting regional peace. Control of the Strait of Hormuz has long been a major flashpoint in the US-Iran conflict; earlier on the day of the incident, an oil tanker was reportedly struck by ballistic weapons near the coast of Qatar.