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What was the reason Qatar had faced almost 3 years of diplomatic cut-offs from the rest of the Gulf Countries?

Correct answer: B. Qatar was accused of supporting terrorist groups and being close to Iran

  • A. It supported the US against Iraq
  • B. Qatar was accused of supporting terrorist groups and being close to Iran
  • C. Qatar had restricted the use of its massive airbase Al- Udeud
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt accused Qatar of supporting terrorism, maintaining close ties with Iran and interfering in regional affairs. They imposed the diplomatic and economic blockade in 2017, which ended with the Al-Ula reconciliation in January 2021.

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