Ebrahim Sultan Al Hashemi, director of communications for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a press conference on Tuesday, November 5: "Now it is Iran's turn to adhere to these principles and show its goodwill." He added: "For the mediation efforts to be successful, Iran must show goodwill, stop threatening Arab countries in the Persian Gulf and reopen the Strait of Hormuz." Qatar and Pakistan are trying to end the war between America and Israel against the Islamic Republic through mediation between Washington and Tehran.