Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson denies there have been talks with Iran over the payment of funds to stop its attacks on Qatar; there is a high level of coordination with Pakistan and the US, Qatar's demands are being raised through these channels

Qatar's denial of discussions with Iran regarding payments to curb attacks signifies a potential escalation in regional tensions, which could impact energy markets.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 14 Apr 2026, 11:00 UTCOn the live feed at 10:40 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson denies there have been talks with Iran over the payment of funds to stop its attacks on Qatar; there is a high level of coordination with Pakistan and the US, Qatar's demands are being raised through these channels

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This coordination with Pakistan and the US indicates that Qatar is seeking alternative avenues to address security concerns, which might affect oil supply routes. Watch for shifts in crude prices, particularly WTI, as geopolitical risks often influence commodity valuations.

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