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centerBREAKINGQatar emir, Trump discuss Hormuz tensions and regional escalation

NEWS SUMMARY
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on April 15, 2026, to discuss regional tensions and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders addressed concerns over the stability of energy markets and global supply chains due to competing blockades.
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