Key Facts
• On June 18, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call.
• Both leaders emphasized the need to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East amid ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
• The UK Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the discussion.
• Starmer highlighted the close defense and security ties between the UK and Qatar.
• The UK reaffirmed its support for Qatar and discussed further measures to stabilize the region.
• The leaders addressed the “intolerable situation” in Gaza and supported an immediate ceasefire.
• The call followed heightened regional instability and ongoing humanitarian concerns.
Summary
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed the urgent need to reduce tensions in the Middle East during a phone call on June 18. The conversation focused on the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Starmer reaffirmed the UK’s support for Qatar and emphasized the strong defense and security partnership between the two nations. Both leaders explored additional ways to promote regional stability and expressed support for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The call underscored the importance of international cooperation in addressing escalating tensions and humanitarian challenges in the region.
