Qatar warns global energy shockwaves from Iran war have yet to peak

Deputy PM calls for dialogue with Tehran, highlights US defence ties and rejects Strait of Hormuz transit fees.Doha, Qatar — Qatar’s deputy prime minister has warned that global energy shockwaves from the US-Israel war on Iran have yet to reach their peak, raising concerns about further disruption to supplies, international trade and economic growth.Speaking at the Global Security Forum in Doha on Monday, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who also serves as Minister of State for Defence Affairs, identified several threats facing Qatar and the wider Gulf, including risks to sovereignty and disruptions to energy supplies.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Iran’s president condemns environmental impact of war in Middle Eastlist 2 of 3How Iran messaging highlights cost of war ahead of US midterm electionslist 3 of 3US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vesselsend of list“We haven’t reached the peak with respect to energy,” he said, warning of further repercussions “in the coming days and months”.His remarks come amid continued instability in the Strait of Hormuz – a vital waterway for global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments – fo...