Pakistan, April 21 -- Qatar said Tuesday that it supports ongoing Iran-US negotiations and broader diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions. The statement highlights growing international backing for dialogue amid concerns over instability in the region. The remarks also underline Qatar's active diplomatic engagement.

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said Qatar and the wider international community support the negotiations. He added that Doha is also backing its "Pakistani brothers" in their diplomatic role. Moreover, he warned that tensions over the Strait of Hormuz have escalated into a global concern.

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Al Ansari said Qatar is in contact with ...