Qatar & Christine Lagarde

Qatar: Qatar officials attended the G7 meeting in Paris to discuss the crisis in the Persian Gulf.

Christine Lagarde: Christine Lagarde, President of the European Union — European Central Bank, has stated that the bank's future decisions on interest rates depend on how long energy prices remain elevated due to the Iran war.

Qatar: Qatar has acted as a mediator in the US-Iran negotiations, with its officials involved in preparatory meetings for the peace deal. It is also a key energy supplier whose exports transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Christine Lagarde: Christine Lagarde, President of the European Union — European Central Bank, welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire, expressing optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and its potential positive impact on the global economy.

Qatar: Qatar has condemned Iranian attacks and called for de-escalation. It has not been directly targeted in this wave.

Christine Lagarde: ECB President Lagarde is opening the central bank forum.