Qatar and France Condemn Iranian Attacks, Call for De-escalation

Qatar and France issued a joint statement Wednesday condemning Iranian military attacks on regional states and calling for de-escalation.

• Qatar and France condemned the Iranian military attacks on regional states as a serious violation of international law.
• The two countries agreed to coordinate diplomatic efforts to contain tension and reduce escalation.
• They called for restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions or fees.
• The statement opposed any annexation of the West Bank and urged an end to Israeli settlement policies and settler violence.
• The statement called for full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire, including Israeli withdrawal and unhindered humanitarian aid.
• They backed the Trilateral Framework Agreement for Lebanon, warning against a security vacuum after the UN peacekeeping mandate ends.
• They agreed to support Syria's stabilisation and to expand bilateral defence and economic cooperation.