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Middle East live: Iran should not use Hormuz to ‘blackmail’ Gulf, Qatar says

· France24

Qatar’s top diplomat said on Tuesday that Iran should not use the Strait of Hormuz as a means to blackmail Gulf countries or as a “weapon”. Iran’s ongoing blockade of the strait has halted crucial oil and gas exports for many Gulf countries, straining their economies. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.