Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone conversation with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, according to an official report in Qatar. It was further reported that the two discussed recent developments in the regional and international arena, including developments in the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for international maritime security and global energy supply. They also emphasized the importance of restraint and prioritizing diplomacy to improve security and ensure freedom of navigation.