# Qatar-Iran Relations

Brinkmanship in the Gulf: Iran Signals Red Lines Over Ceasefire and Hormuz

Iran's Acting Defense Minister has warned of an immediate military response to any ceasefire violations while reiterating calls for the removal of foreign military forces from the Strait of Hormuz. The statements, made during a call with Qatari officials, emphasize Tehran's intent to enforce its own security parameters in the region without external interference.