# Qatar Warns World Pays for Iran War

> Qatar says global economy bears cost of Iran war as talks continue.
- Title: Qatar Warns World Pays for Iran War · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: Qatar says global economy bears cost of Iran war as talks continue. Qatar warns the world is paying for the Iran war and urges immediate negotiations to end…
- Keywords: qatar, iran, iran war, negotiations, strait of hormuz, mecca alliance, houthi, saudi arabia, turkey, pakistan, iranian pilots, doha
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/06/whole-world-is-paying-for-iran-war-qatar-warns-as-mediation-efforts-continue
- Author: Mohamed Elashi
- Published: 2026-10-06T14:17:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: qatar, iran, iran war, negotiations, strait of hormuz, mecca alliance, houthi, saudi arabia, turkey, pakistan, iranian pilots, doha
## Qatar warns global economy bears cost
Qatar warned on Tuesday that the whole world is paying for the Iran war and called for immediate negotiations to end the conflict.

> I can confirm that the negotiations are ongoing
## Al Hashmi says talks progress
Ibrahim bin Sultan Ibrahim Al Hashmi, director of the foreign ministry’s Media and Communication Department, said contacts and visits are ongoing with Washington and Tehran to make progress.

> Contacts and visits are ongoing with the aim of making progress in the talks between Washington and Tehran
## Qatar offers Iranian visit
Al Hashmi added Qatar is open to an Iranian visit to learn about the latest developments regarding Iran’s position.

> Qatar is open to a visit from the Iranian side to learn about the latest developments regarding the Iranian position
## Economy strain warned
Last week, foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari described global economic strain as unbearable, warning disruptions extend beyond oil and gas to fertiliser ingredients, helium and aluminium.

> the strain on the global economy as unbearable
## Mecca alliance discussed
Al Hashmi backed the Mecca defence alliance among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, saying it is too early for Qatar to join the military pact.

> it was too early to talk about Qatar joining
## Houthis denied attacks
Qatar condemned Yemen’s Houthis’ irresponsible targeting of Saudi Arabia, Islamic holy sites and civilian facilities, while the Houthis denied attacks on Mecca and Medina.

> the Houthis have denied Saudi claims of attacks on Islam's holiest sites in Mecca and Medina
## Key takeaway

Qatar warns the world is paying for the Iran war and urges immediate negotiations to end conflict.