“Libya, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have severed their ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism and opening up the worst rift in years among some of the most powerful states in the Arab world.
“Iran – long at odds with Saudi Arabia and a behind-the-scenes target of the move – immediately blamed US President Donald Trump for setting the stage during his recent trip to Riyadh.
“The six countries have already long resented Qatar’s support for Islamists, especially the Muslim Brotherhood which they regard as a dangerous political enemy.
“Monday’s co-ordinated move created a dramatic rift among the Arab nations, many of which are in OPEC.
“Announcing the closure of transport ties with Qatar, the Gulf states gave Qatari visitors and residents two weeks to leave.”
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