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{{Infobox military conflict
| conflict    = 2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis
| partof      = [[Foreign relations of Qatar]]
| image       = [[File:Qatar diplomatic crisis.svg|300px]]
| caption     = {{Leftlegend|green|[[Qatar]]}}{{Leftlegend|red|Countries that cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar}}{{Leftlegend|#ff9a9a|Countries that reduced diplomatic ties with or recalled ambassadors from Qatar}}{{Leftlegend|black|Unrecognized Tobruk-based Libyan Government who cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar}}
| date        = 5 June 2017 &ndash; present<br />({{Age in months, weeks and days|year1=2017|month1=6|day1=5}})
| place       = [[Qatar]]
| territory   = 
| result      = [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Bahrain]], the [[United Arab Emirates]], and [[Egypt]] sever diplomatic relations with Qatar
| status      = Ongoing
*Thirteen point ultimatum issued against Qatar<ref>{{cite news|title=Turkey's Erdogan denounces demands on Qatar|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/erdogan-ultimatum-international-law-170625072407885.html|accessdate=25 June 2017|work=www.aljazeera.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan claims ultimatum issued to Qatar is 'against international law'|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/tayyip-erdogan-turkish-president-qatar-ultimatum-saudi-arabia-bahrain-uae-kuwait-donald-trump-muslim-a7806871.html|accessdate=25 June 2017|work=The Independent|date=25 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Turkish president: Saudi Arabia's ultimatum to Qatar 'breaches international law'|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/25/turkish-president-saudi-arabias-ultimatum-qatar-breaches-international/|accessdate=25 June 2017|work=The Telegraph}}</ref>
| combatants_header = Parties involved in diplomatic dispute
| combatant1  = '''{{flag|Qatar}}'''<br />{{flag|Turkey}} <small>(food aid, diplomatic and military support)</small><ref name="Turkey">{{cite news|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/06/implications-qatar-turkey-alliance-170618110726262.html|title=The implications of the Qatar-Turkey alliance|date=18 June 2017|accessdate=18 June 2017}}</ref><br />{{flag|Iran}} <small>(food aid and diplomatic support)</small><ref name="Iran">{{cite news|url=http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gulf-crisis-iran-sends-five-planes-food-qatar-avert-food-shortages-1021805206|title=Iran sends five plane loads of food as Kuwait says Qatar 'ready' to listen|date=11 June 2017|accessdate=18 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/iran-hassan-rouhani-condemns-siege-qatar-170625174347048.html|title=Iran: Hassan Rouhani condemns 'siege of Qatar'|date=26 June 2017|publisher=Al Jazeera}}</ref><br />{{flag|Oman}} <small> (food aid)</small><ref name= "Oman">{{cite news|url=http://www.qatar-tribune.com/news-details/id/70253|title=Food supply from Oman on way|date=13 June 2017|accessdate=20 June 2017}}</ref><br />{{flag|Morocco}} <small>(food aid)</small><ref name= "Morocco">{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-morocco-idUSKBN1940RD|title=Morocco says will send food to Qatar after Gulf states cut ties|date=13 June 2017|accessdate=29 June 2017}}</ref><br />
| combatant2  ={{flag|Saudi Arabia}}<br />{{flag|United Arab Emirates}}<br />{{flag|Bahrain}}<br />{{flag|Egypt}}<br />{{flag|Maldives}}<br />{{flag|Yemen}}{{Ref label|Yemen|a}}<br />{{flag|Mauritania}}<br />{{flag|Comoros}}<br />{{flag|Senegal}}<br /> ''{{flag|Libya|House of Representatives (Libya)|name=Libya (Tobruk)}}{{Ref label|Libya|b}}<br /> {{flag|Somaliland}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.somalilandpress.com/somalilandstate-gcc-stance-against-qatar/|title=Somaliland:State Supports GCC Stance Against Qatar|publisher=Somaliland Press|date=10 June 2017}}</ref>{{Ref label|Somaliland|c}}''<br><!-- Do not add Mauritius. According to cited statements in this same article, they have denied that they broke ties with Qatar. The Saudi Gazette article was refuted. -->
| notes       = {{Note label|Yemen|a}} The [[Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi#Rebel takeover and civil war|internationally recognized government]] has cut ties with Qatar.<br />
{{Note label|Libya|b}} The [[Second Al-Thani Cabinet|Tobruk-based government]] lost international recognition after the formation of the [[Government of National Accord]] in January 2016. The Tobruk-based government claims to have cut ties with Qatar despite not having diplomatic representation in the country.<br />
{{Note label|Somaliland|c}} Somaliland's claim of independence is [[International recognition of Somaliland|unrecognized by the international community]].

}}

The '''2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis''' began when several countries abruptly cut off [[Foreign relations of Qatar|diplomatic relations]] with [[Qatar]] in June 2017. These countries included [[Foreign relations of Saudi Arabia#Qatar|Saudi Arabia]], [[Qatar–United Arab Emirates relations|United Arab Emirates]], [[Bahrain–Qatar relations|Bahrain]], and [[Egypt–Qatar relations|Egypt]]. The severing of relations included withdrawing ambassadors, and imposing trade and travel bans.<ref name="auto4">{{cite news|url= https://www.academia.edu/33408451/Qatar_Pursues_an_Independent_Foreign_Policy_that_Clashes_with_the_Saudis_Strategic_Interests.pdf|title= Qatar Pursues an Independent Foreign Policy that Clashes with the Saudi's Strategic Interests|work=Eurasia Diary|date=8 June 2017|accessdate=11 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="auto5">{{cite news|url= https://www.academia.edu/33408486/Saudi_Diplomatic_Offensive_on_Qatar_to_Barely_Impact_Anti-Terror_Fight_in_Region|title= Saudi Diplomatic Offensive on Qatar to Barely Impact Anti-Terror Fight in Region|work=Sputnik International|date=8 June 2017|accessdate=11 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="auto6">{{cite news|last1=Kirkpatrick|first1=David D.|last2=Barnard|first2=Anne|url= https://www.academia.edu/33408516/Terrorist_Attacks_Pour_Gas_on_Saudi-_Iranian_Rivalry_and_Gulf_Tensions|title= Terrorist Attacks Pour Gas on Saudi- Iranian Rivalry and Gulf Tensions|work=Eurasia Diary|date=7 June 2017|accessdate=11 June 2017}}</ref>

The Saudi-led coalition cited Qatar’s support for terrorism as the main reason for their actions, insisting [[Qatar]] has violated the [[Riyadh]] Agreement on returning GCC diplomats to [[Doha]] and its Complementary Arrangement in 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Doha’s Actions May Destabilize the Region: Saudi Minister|url=http://newsweekme.com/dohas-actions-may-destabilize-region-saudi-minister/|accessdate=2 July 2017|work=Newsweek ME|date=14 June 2017}}</ref>

Saudi Arabia and other countries have [[Al Jazeera controversies and criticism|criticized Al Jazeera]] and [[Iran–Qatar relations|Qatar's relations with Iran]], and accused [[Qatar and state-sponsored terrorism|Qatar of funding terrorist organizations]]. Qatar denied that it supports terrorism, given that it has assisted the [[Qatar–United States relations|United States]] in the [[War on Terror]] and the ongoing [[military intervention against ISIL]].

Saudi Arabia's move was welcomed by United States president [[Donald Trump]]. A number of countries in the region, including [[Qatar–Turkey relations|Turkey]], [[Qatar–Russia relations|Russia]] and [[Iran–Qatar relations|Iran]], called for the crisis to be resolved through peaceful negotiations.

==Background==
Qatar has had differences with other Arab governments on a number of issues: it broadcasts [[Al Jazeera]]; it is accused of maintaining good relations with [[Iran]]; and it has supported the [[Muslim Brotherhood]] in the past.<ref name="nytimes">{{cite web | url = https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/05/world/middleeast/qatar-saudi-arabia-egypt-bahrain-united-arab-emirates.html | title = 5 Arab States Break Ties With Qatar, Complicating U.S. Coalition-Building | first1 = Anne | last1 = Barnard | first2 = David | last2 = Kirkpatrick | date = 5 June 2017 | accessdate = 5 June 2017 | newspaper= [[New York Times]] }}</ref> Qatar is [[Qatar–United States relations|a close ally of the United States]], hosting the largest American base in the Middle East, [[Al Udeid Air Base]].<ref name=USbase/>

The countries withdrawing [[diplomatic relations]] accuse [[Qatar and state-sponsored terrorism|Qatar of supporting terrorism]], of interfering with their [[State (polity)|internal affairs]]<ref name="nbcnews">{{Cite news|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/egypt-saudi-arabia-among-gulf-states-cutting-ties-qatar-n768161|title=Saudi Arabia Accuses Qatar of Backing Terrorism, Cuts Ties|last=Associated Press|first=|date=5 June 2017|work=NBCnews.com|access-date=5 June 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> and of maintaining [[Iran–Qatar relations|relations with Iran]].<ref name="guardian">{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/05/saudi-arabia-and-bahrain-break-diplomatic-ties-with-qatar-over-terrorism|title=Gulf plunged into diplomatic crisis as countries cut ties with Qatar|last=Wintour|first=Patrick|date=5 June 2017|access-date=5 June 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-GB|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref><ref name="associatedpress">{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/8257ce650e224188a1884e34eabb5e90/4-Arab-nations-cut-diplomatic-ties-to-Qatar-as-rift-deepens|title=Arab nations cut ties with Qatar in new Mideast crisis|last=Gambrell|first=Jon|date=5 June 2017|work=|access-date=5 June 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|agency=[[Associated Press]]|language=en-GB}}</ref> Qatar denies allegations that it supported terrorism, and pointed out that it has been contributing to the [[Military intervention against ISIL|U.S.-led fight against ISIL]].<ref name=Tamim>{{cite news|title=Sheikh Tamim denies Qatar has links to terrorism|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/qatar/sheikh-tamim-denies-qatar-has-links-to-terrorism |date=25 May 2017 |newspaper=[[Khaleej Times]] |access-date=5 June 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/06/timing-qatar-crisis-saudi-arabia-gcc-uae-egypt-diplomatic.html The curious timing of the Qatar crisis] "Shortly after US President Donald Trump delivered his historic address to the US-Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, seeking to align Washington’s traditional Arab allies against Iran and its regional agenda, a new Middle East crisis erupted.

Read more: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/06/timing-qatar-crisis-saudi-arabia-gcc-uae-egypt-diplomatic.html#ixzz4kXBMZvnU"</ref> 

The countries have also stressed the measures are in response to Qatar’s violation of the 2014 Riyadh Agreement.<ref>{{cite news|title=Qatar must stop changing the subject -- and start changing its behavior|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/20/opinions/qatar-needs-to-change-its-behavior-opinion/index.html|accessdate=2 July 2017|work=CNN|date=20 June 2017}}</ref>

===Issues of contention===
Qatar maintains relatively good relations with Iran. In 2006, Qatar was the only [[UN Security Council]] member to vote against [[United Nations Security Council Resolution 1696]], which was calling on Iran to halt its nuclear enrichment program (which for Saudi Arabia is a very serious issue of national security).<ref>{{cite book|title=Yearbook of the United Nations, Volume 60; Volume 2006|year=2010|publisher=United Nations Publications|isbn=978-92-1-101170-8|page=434|author=United Nations}}</ref> Qatar and Iran share ownership of the [[South Pars/North Dome Gas-Condensate field]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/1.793798|title=The Qatar-Iran Gas Field Behind the Diplomatic War in the Middle East |first1=|last1=Haaretz |first2=|last2=Reuters |date=5 June 2017|publisher=|accessdate=6 June 2017|via=Haaretz}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/dHHtps3m3FN83KkPize4LP/Saudi-Arabias-feud-with-Qatar-has-22year-history-rooted-in.html|title=Saudi Arabia’s feud with Qatar has 22-year history rooted in gas |first=Marc |last=Champion|date=6 June 2017|website=livemint.com|accessdate=6 June 2017}}</ref> by far the world's largest [[natural gas field]], with significant [[geostrategic]] influence.<ref>Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., [http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/02/rfk-jr-why-arabs-dont-trust-america-213601?o=1 "Why the Arabs Don’t Want Us in Syria"], ''politico.com'', 22 February 2016</ref> In April 2017, after a 12-year freeze, Qatar lifted a self-imposed ban on developing the gas field with Iran,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-qatar-gas-idUSKBN175181|title=Qatar restarts development of world's biggest gas field after 12-year freeze|author=|date=4 April 2017|publisher=|accessdate=8 June 2017|via=Reuters}}</ref> which would require cooperation between the two countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/1.793798|title=The Qatar-Iran Gas Field Behind the Diplomatic War in the Middle East|first1=|last1=Haaretz|first2=|last2=Reuters|date=7 June 2017|publisher=|accessdate=8 June 2017|via=Haaretz}}</ref> According to Jim Krane, energy research fellow at [[Rice University]]’s Baker Institute, "Qatar used to be a kind of Saudi [[vassal state]], but it used the autonomy that its gas wealth created to carve out an independent role for itself... Above all, gas prompted Qatar to promote a regional policy of engagement with Shiite Iran to secure the source of its wealth".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-06-06/saudi-arabia-s-feud-with-qatar-has-22-year-history-rooted-in-gas|title=Saudi Dispute With Qatar Has 22-Year History Rooted in Gas|author=|date=6 June 2017|publisher=|accessdate=8 June 2017|via=www.bloomberg.com}}</ref> According to David Roberts, a Qatar foreign policy expert at King's College, London, if a conflict erupts between America and Iran, Qatar would literally be caught in the middle. "If you are Qatar, you look across the water and you think, when Iran did have the opportunity to take a few Arab islands, they did it" "Qatar needs to have the ability to peacefully go about their business of sucking all the gas out of that giant field." Iran could make that process very difficult.<ref name="auto7">{{cite web|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2010/09/qatars-balancing-act/63542/|title=Qatar's Balancing Act|first=Elizabeth|last=Weingarten|publisher=|accessdate=23 June 2017}}</ref> A senior fellow of Middle Eastern studies at the [[Council on Foreign Relations]] concludes that "There's a recognition of the general tendencies of the Gulf states to hedge their bets,""There's always a question in the back of the minds of the leadership--how much faith can they put in the U.S.?"<ref name="auto7"/> 

Since he took power in 1995, Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani believed Qatar could find security only by transforming itself from a Saudi appendage to a rival of Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/13/world/middleeast/how-the-saudi-qatar-rivalry-now-combusting-reshaped-the-middle-east.html|title=How the Saudi-Qatar Rivalry, Now Combusting, Reshaped the Middle East|first=Max|last=Fisher|date=13 June 2017|publisher=|accessdate=14 June 2017|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> Saudi Arabia withdrew its ambassador to Doha from 2002 to 2008 to try to pressure Qatar to curb its individualistic tendencies. This approach broadly failed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40159080|title=Qatar row: What's caused the fall-out between Gulf neighbours?|first=Dr David|last=Roberts|date=5 June 2017|publisher=|accessdate=23 June 2017|via=www.bbc.com}}</ref>

The crisis has turned into a [[proxy war|proxy battle]] between partners and adversaries of Iran<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/qatar-crisis-turns-into-proxy-battle-of-mideast-rivals-1496934890|title=Qatar Crisis Turns Into Proxy Battle of Mideast Rivals|first=Yaroslav|last=Trofimov|date=8 June 2017|publisher=|accessdate=8 June 2017|via=www.wsj.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2017/06/12/the-saudi-iran-war-comes-to-washington/|title=The Saudi-Iran War Comes to Washington|publisher=}}</ref> and UAE politicians claim that "Qatar invests billions of dollars in the U.S. and Europe and then recycles the profits to support [[Hamas]], the Muslim Brotherhood and groups linked to al Qaeda. Qatar hosts the American military base from which the U.S. directs its regional war against extremism, yet it also owns media networks responsible for inciting many of the same extremists".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/qatar-cannot-have-it-both-ways-1497307260|title=Qatar Cannot Have It Both Ways|first=Yousef Al|last=Otaiba|date=12 June 2017|publisher=|accessdate=13 June 2017|via=www.wsj.com}}</ref>

Qatar also used its contacts to help negotiate peaceful exchanges of hostages for the safe evacuation of civilians from areas affected by the [[Syrian Civil War]].<ref name="nytimes"/> However, Qatar also sent its forces to fight against alleged Iranian-backed militias in the current [[Yemeni Civil War (2015–present)|Yemeni Civil War]] and has supported rebels fighting the Iranian-allied government of [[Bashar al-Assad]] in the Syrian Civil War.<ref name="nytimes"/>

[[File:R4bia sign used in solidarity with victims of Rabaa crackdown 23-Aug-2013.jpg|thumb|According to ''Al-Jazeera'', the [[August 2013 Rabaa massacre]] of more than 1,100 Muslim Brotherhood supporters in [[Cairo]], Egypt was planned at the highest levels of el-Sisi's government.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/aljazeeraworld/2016/08/massacre-rabaa-160816085846897.html |title=Massacre in Raba |work=[[Al Jazeera]] |date=August 17, 2016}}</ref>]]
Qatar has supported the [[Muslim Brotherhood]] in the past.<ref name="hereditary" /> Saudi Arabia and other Gulf monarchies see the Muslim Brotherhood as a threat, as it ideologically opposes [[hereditary rule]].<ref name="hereditary">{{cite news |first=Patrick |last=Wintour |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/05/saudi-arabia-and-bahrain-break-diplomatic-ties-with-qatar-over-terrorism |title=Gulf plunged into diplomatic crisis as countries cut ties with Qatar |newspaper=The Guardian |date=5 June 2017 |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref> The [[government of Egypt]] has long viewed the Muslim Brotherhood as "enemy number one".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dw.com/en/discord-in-the-persian-gulf-qatar-and-the-muslim-brotherhood/a-39005743 |title=Discord in the Persian Gulf: Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood |work=[[Deutsche Welle]] |date=27 May 2017 |first=Kersten |last=Knipp |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref> In 2011, during the [[Arab Spring]], Qatar supported the Egyptian protesters [[2011 Egyptian Revolution|agitating for change]], as well as the Muslim Brotherhood.<ref name="Bloomberg">{{cite news|title=Why Tiny Qatar Angers Saudi Arabia and Its Allies: QuickTake Q&A|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-06-05/why-tiny-qatar-angers-saudi-arabia-and-its-allies-quicktake |first1=Grant |last1=Clark |first2=Mohammed |last2=Sergie |date=5 June 2017 |work=Bloomberg.com |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref> By contrast, Saudi Arabia supported [[Hosni Mubarak]] and currently supports [[Abdel Fattah el-Sisi]] since the [[2013 Egyptian coup d'état]].<ref name=Euan>{{cite news|first=Euan |last=McKirdy |title=Middle East split: The allies isolating Qatar |url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/05/middleeast/qatar-saudi-arabia-bahrain-egypt-uae-relations/index.html |work=CNN |date=5 June 2017 |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref>

Qatar has been [[Qatar and state-sponsored terrorism|accused of sponsoring terrorism]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/06/06/qatar-saudi-arabia-muslim-brotherhood-double-agent-war-terror-column/102525860/|title=Qatar was a double agent in war on terror|author=|date=|website=usatoday.com|accessdate=7 June 2017}}</ref> Some countries have faulted Qatar for funding rebel groups in Syria, including [[al-Qaeda]]'s affiliate in [[Syria]], the [[al-Nusra Front]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/News/12392.aspx |title=Gulf allies and ‘Army of Conquest |newspaper=[[Al-Ahram Weekly]] |date=28 May 2015}}</ref> although the Saudis have done the same.<ref name="nytimes"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/syria-crisis-turkey-and-saudi-arabia-shock-western-countries-by-supporting-antiassad-jihadists-10242747.html |title=Turkey and Saudi Arabia alarm the West by backing Islamist extremists the Americans had bombed in Syria |first=Kim |last=Sengupta |newspaper=The Independent |date=12 May 2015}}</ref><ref name="auto4"/><ref name="auto5"/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Kirkpatrick|first2=David D.|last2=Barnard|first1=Anne|url= https://www.academia.edu/33408516/Terrorist_Attacks_Pour_Gas_on_Saudi-_Iranian_Rivalry_and_Gulf_Tensions|title= Terrorist Attacks Pour Gas on Saudi- Iranian Rivalry and Gulf Tensions|work=Eurasia Diary|date=7 June 2017|accessdate=11 June 2017}}</ref> Both Qatar and Saudi Arabia have been involved in the [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]]–led [[Timber Sycamore]] covert operation to train and arm [[List of armed groups in the Syrian Civil War|Syrian rebels]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mazzetti|first1=Mark|last2=Apuzzo|first2=Matt|title=U.S. Relies Heavily on Saudi Money to Support Syrian Rebels|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/24/world/middleeast/us-relies-heavily-on-saudi-money-to-support-syrian-rebels.html?_r=0|work=The New York Times|date=23 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Norton|first1=Ben|title=CIA and Saudi weapons for Syrian rebels fueled black market arms trafficking, report says|url=http://www.salon.com/2016/06/28/cia_and_saudi_weapons_for_syrian_rebels_fueled_black_market_arms_trafficking_report_says/|work=Salon.com|date=28 June 2016}}</ref>

Qatar has hosted officials from the Afghan [[Taliban]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Siegel|first1=Robert|title=How Tiny Qatar 'Punches Above Its Weight'|url=http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2013/12/20/255748469/how-tiny-qatar-punches-above-its-weight|accessdate=5 June 2015|publisher=NPR|date=23 December 2013}}</ref> and Hamas. Qatar defends this move by saying it is trying to act as an intermediary in regional conflicts.<ref>{{cite news|title=What is behind the extraordinary Gulf dispute with Qatar?|url=https://www.ft.com/content/3c6b7224-49d0-11e7-a3f4-c742b9791d43}}</ref> For example, Qatar hosted talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government in 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Taliban and Afghanistan restart secret talks in Qatar|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/18/taliban-afghanistan-secret-talks-qatar}}</ref>

On 27 May 2017, the newly-reelected [[Iran]]ian President [[Hassan Rouhani]] held a phone call with Qatar's Emir [[Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani]].<ref name="stratfor"/> Rouhani told Qatar's emir, "The countries of the region need more cooperation and consultations to resolve the crisis in the region and we are ready to cooperate in this field."<ref>"[http://www.thenational.ae/world/middle-east/iran-president-holds-phone-conversation-with-qatari-emir-over-gulf-relations Iran president holds phone conversation with Qatari emir over Gulf relations]". ''[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]''. 27 May 2017.</ref>

Former [[US Defense Secretary]] and ex-CIA chief [[Robert Gates]] stated in May 2017 that he does not "know instances in which Qatar aggressively goes after (terror finance) networks of Hamas, Taliban, Al-Qaeda,"<ref name=forbes>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherhelman/2017/06/05/saudis-blockade-qatar-over-terror-financing-exxon-lng-assets-at-risk/#401d2542277d|title=Exxon's LNG Ventures Could Be At Risk As Saudis Lead Sanctions Against Qatar|first=Christopher|last=Helman|date=|website=forbes.com|accessdate=7 June 2017}}</ref> and that "My attitudes toward Al-Udeid and any other facility is that the United States military doesn’t have any irreplaceable facility."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1105866/world|title=Sanctions, leaving military base ‘possible options against Qatar’|date=27 May 2017|publisher=Arabnews.com|accessdate=7 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ft.com/content/4aeaaaea-4098-11e7-9d56-25f963e998b2|title=Subscribe to read|author=|date=|website=www.ft.com|accessdate=7 June 2017}}</ref> Qatar hosts the largest American base in the Middle East, the [[Al Udeid Air Base]], which has been used by the United States in its campaigns in Iraq, [[American-led intervention in Syria|Syria]] and [[U.S. War in Afghanistan|Afghanistan]].<ref name=USbase>{{cite web |last=Lendon |first=Brad |url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/05/middleeast/qatar-us-largest-base-in-mideast/index.html |title=Qatar hosts largest US military base in Mideast |publisher=CNN|date=5 June 2017 |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2017/06/06/for-qataris-a-u-s-air-base-is-best-defense-against-trump-attacks/|title=For Qataris, a U.S. air base is best defense against Trump attacks|first1=|date=|website=Washington Post|accessdate=7 June 2017}}</ref> According to the WSJ, during President Barack Obama’s first term, some members of his National Security Council lobbied to pull a U.S. fighter jet squadron out of Al Udeid to protest Qatari support of militant groups in the Middle East.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wsj.com/articles/qatars-ties-to-militants-strain-alliance-1424748601|title=Qatar’s Ties to Militants Strain Alliance|first1=Jay|last1=Solomon|first2=Nour|last2=Malas|date=24 February 2015|publisher=|accessdate=23 June 2017|via=www.wsj.com}}</ref>

[[Al Jazeera]] (based in Qatar's capital) has had a mandate to produce ambitious journalism on a wide range of subjects, some of which taboo. It offers, too, a broader range of opinions than most Arab media. These qualities have made it the most popular network in the Middle East. It has also attracted many enemies. Rulers in places such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt resent the station's broad reach and its willingness to rile up opposition. They do not like its Islamist bent, and they are angry that their populations are exposed to reporting critical of their regimes (and supportive of the Qatari agenda).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/why-saudi-arabia-hates-al-jazeera-so-much-1716358|title=Why Saudi Arabia Hates Al Jazeera So Much|publisher=}}</ref>

===Previous diplomatic incidents===
{{Further information|Foreign relations of Qatar}}

{{double image|right|Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.jpg|120|Mohamed Morsi-05-2013.jpg|120|[[Abdel Fattah el-Sisi]] (left), who led the [[2013 Egyptian coup d'état]] against President [[Mohamed Morsi]] (right), who was supported by [[Qatar]]}}

In 2002, Saudi Arabia removed their ambassador from Qatar over Al Jazeera's alleged critical stance towards Saudi Arabia. Diplomatic relations were re-established in 2008, after assurances that Al Jazeera would limit its coverage of Saudi Arabia.<ref name="FA">{{cite journal|last1=Roberts|first1=David|title=A Dustup in the Gulf|journal=Foreign Affairs|date=June 2017|url=https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/middle-east/2017-06-13/dustup-gulf}}{{subscription required|via=Foreign Affairs}}</ref>

In March 2014, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates removed their ambassadors from Qatar, citing interference with their internal affairs, but the situations were eventually defused after Qatar forced Brotherhood members to leave the country eight months later.<ref name="Islam Hassan">{{cite web|url=https://www.academia.edu/12696782/GCCs_2014_Crisis_Causes_Issues_and_Solutions|title=GCC's 2014 Crisis: Causes, Issues and Solutions|first=Islam|last=Hassan|date=31 March 2015|publisher=Al Jazeera Research Center |accessdate=4 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="nytimes"/><ref name= hereditary/>

In February 2015, [[Egypt–Qatar relations]] deteriorated after the [[Egyptian Air Force]] [[February 2015 Egyptian airstrikes in Libya|conducted airstrikes]] on suspected [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Libya|ISIL]] positions in neighboring Libya [[2015 kidnapping and beheading of Copts in Libya|following the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/world/middleeast/isis-egypt-libya-airstrikes.html|title=Egypt Launches Airstrike in Libya Against ISIS Branch|work=New York Times|last=Kirkpatrick|first=David|date=16 February 2015|accessdate=23 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="almonitor">{{cite web|url=http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/02/egypt-war-terrorism-libya-qatar-reject.html|title=Qatar rejects Egypt’s war on terrorism|publisher=Al Monitor|last=Hussein|first=Walaa|date=1 March 2015|accessdate=23 March 2015}}</ref> The airstrikes were condemned by [[Al Jazeera]], who broadcast images of civilian casualties.<ref name="almonitor"/> Additionally, Qatar's [[foreign ministry]] expressed reservations over the [[airstrikes]]. This prompted Tariq Adel, Egypt's [[Member states of the Arab League|Arab League]] delegate, to accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism. Egyptian citizens also launched an online campaign denouncing the Qatari government.<ref name="aljazeera">{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/02/qatar-recalls-ambassador-egypt-isil-row-150219041512741.html|title=Qatar recalls ambassador to Egypt over ISIL row|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=19 February 2015|accessdate=23 March 2015}}</ref> The [[Gulf Cooperation Council]] rejected Egypt's accusations and its secretary general regarded the statements to be false.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/arabic/middleeast/2015/02/150219_gcc_egypt_qatar_terror_row|title=GCC rejects accusation of Egypt to Qatar supporting terrorism|publisher=BBC Arabic|date=19 February 2015|accessdate=23 March 2015}}</ref> Shortly after, Qatar recalled its ambassador to Egypt for "consultations".<ref name="aljazeera"/>

==Events leading up to the crisis==
{{Further information|2017 United States-Saudi Arabia arms deal|Riyadh Summit 2017}}
[[File:President Trump's Trip Abroad (34031496153).jpg|thumb|U.S. President [[Donald Trump]], King [[Salman of Saudi Arabia]], and Egyptian President [[Abd El-Fattah El-Sisi]] at the 2017 Riyadh Summit. The meeting is cited as one of the catalysts for the crisis.<ref name="nytimes"/>]]
[[File:Flag of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.svg|right|thumb|250px|Flag of [[Tahrir al-Sham]], a Sunni militant group. Qatar is accused of paying the group $140 million in a deal that saw the release of hostages<ref name="SolomonFinTimes"/> and allowing of humanitarian aid to Shi'ite and Sunni villages in Syria.<ref name=Hostages/>]]

The exact reasons for the diplomatic break-offs are unclear, but contemporary news coverage primarily attributes this to several events in April and May 2017.

===April 2017 hostage negotiations===
In April 2017, Qatar was involved in [[2015 Zabadani cease-fire agreement|a deal]] with both [[Sunni]] and [[Shi'ite]] militants in Iraq and Syria. The deal had two goals. The immediate goal was to secure the return of 26 Qatari hostages (including [[House of Thani|Qatari royals]]) who had been kidnapped by Shi'ite militants while falcon hunting in Southern Iraq and kept in captivity for more than 16 months.<ref name="FA" /><ref name=Hostages>{{cite news|title=Big Ransom and Syria Deals Win Release of Royal Qatari Hunters|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/21/world/middleeast/big-ransom-and-syria-deals-win-release-of-royal-qatari-hunters.html?mcubz=2}}</ref> The second goal was to get both Sunni and Shi'ite militants in Syria to allow [[humanitarian aid]] to pass through and allow the safe evacuation of civilians.<ref name=Hostages/> According to the [[New York Times]], this deal allowed the evacuation of at least 2,000 civilians from [[Madaya, Syria|the Syrian village of Madaya]] alone.<ref name=Hostages/> What outraged Saudi Arabia and the UAE is the amount of money Qatar had to pay to secure the deal. According to the ''[[Financial Times]]'' Qatar paid $700 million to Iranian-backed [[Shia Islam|Shi'a]] militias in Iraq, $120–140 million to [[Tahrir al-Sham]], and $80 million to [[Ahrar al-Sham]].<ref name="SolomonFinTimes">Erika Solomon, [https://www.ft.com/content/dd033082-49e9-11e7-a3f4-c742b9791d43 The $1bn hostage deal that enraged Qatar’s Gulf rivals: Doha reportedly paid al-Qaeda affiliate and Iran to win release of royal hunting party], ''Financial Times'' (5 June 2017).</ref>

===Riyadh Summit 2017===
As part of the [[Riyadh Summit 2017|Riyadh Summit]] in late May 2017, many world leaders, including U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] visited the region. Trump gave strong support for [[Saudi Arabia]]'s efforts in fighting against states and groups allied with Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood, leading to an [[2017 United States-Saudi Arabia arms deal|arms deal]] between the countries. Trump's support may have induced other [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]] states to fall in line with Saudi Arabia to take a stance against Qatar.<ref name="nytimes"/> Trump’s public support for Saudi Arabia emboldened the kingdom and sent a chill through other Gulf states, including Oman and Kuwait, that fear that any country that defies the Saudis or the United Arab Emirates could face ostracism as Qatar has.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/07/world/middleeast/trump-qatar-saudi-arabia-middle-east.html|title=Trump Has Busy Day in Vortex of Middle East Relations|first1=David E. Sanger, Mark|last1=Landler|first2=Eric|last2=Schmitt|date=7 June 2017|publisher=|accessdate=23 June 2017|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> The Saudi-led move was at once an opportunity for the GCC partners and Egypt to punish their adversaries in Doha, please their allies in Washington, and remove attention from their own shortcomings and challenges.<ref>http://www.inss.org.il/publication/qatar-crisis-causes-implications-risks-need-compromise/</ref>

===Alleged Hacking of Qatari websites===

The [[Qatar News Agency]] website and other government media platforms were allegedly [[hack (computing)|hacked]] in May 2017. According to Qatar-based [[Al Jazeera]], hackers posted fake remarks on the official Qatar News Agency attributed to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh [[Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani]], that expressed support for Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and Israel.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/saudi-arabia-uae-egypt-bahrain-cut-ties-qatar-170605031700062.html|title=Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain cut ties to Qatar|date=5 June 2017|work=AlJazeera.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}</ref> The emir was quoted as saying: "Iran represents a regional and Islamic power that cannot be ignored and it is unwise to face up against it. It is a big power in the stabilization of the region."<ref>"[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/23/qatar-says-state-news-website-hacked-fake-article-published.html Hack, fake story expose real tensions between Qatar, Gulf]". ''Fox News.'' 24 May 2017.</ref><ref name="stratfor">"[https://www.stratfor.com/article/trumps-arab-nato-vision-desert-mirage Trump's 'Arab NATO' Vision is a Desert Mirage]". [[Stratfor]]. 31 May 2017.</ref> Qatar reported that the statements were false and did not know their origin.<ref name="nytimes"/> Despite this, the remarks were widely publicized in the various Arab news media, including UAE-based [[Sky News Arabia]] and [[Al Arabiya]].<ref name="auto"/> On 3 June 2017, the [[Twitter|Twitter account]] of Bahraini foreign minister [[Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa]] was hacked.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://phys.org/news/2017-06-bahrain-minister-briefly-hacked-qatar.html |title=Bahrain minister briefly hacked after Qatar cyber attack |work=Phys.org |date=3 June 2017 |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref>

Initially alleged Intelligence gathered by the US security agencies indicated that [[Cyberwarfare by Russia|Russian hackers]] were behind the intrusion first reported by the Qataris.<ref name="PerezProkupecz">Evan Perez & Shimon Prokupecz, [http://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/06/politics/russian-hackers-planted-fake-news-qatar-crisis/index.html US suspects Russian hackers planted fake news behind Qatar crisis], CNN (6 June 2017).</ref><ref name="Wintour">[[Patrick Wintour]], [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/07/russian-hackers-qatar-crisis-fbi-inquiry-saudi-arabia-uae Russian hackers to blame for sparking Qatar crisis, FBI inquiry finds] (7 June 2017).</ref> However, a U.S. official briefed on the inquiry told the ''New York Times'' that it "was unclear whether the hackers were state-sponsored"<ref name="Landler">[[Mark Landler]], [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/06/world/middleeast/trump-qatar-saudi-arabia.html Trump Takes Credit for Saudi Move Against Qatar, a U.S. Military Partner], ''New York Times'' (6 June 2017).</ref> and ''The Guardian'' diplomatic editor [[Patrick Wintour]] reported that "It is believed that the Russian government was not involved in the hacks; instead, freelance hackers were paid to undertake the work on behalf of some other state or individual."<ref name="Wintour"/> A U.S. diplomat said that Russia and its ally Iran stood to benefit from sowing discord among U.S. allies in the region, "particularly if they made it more difficult for the United States to use Qatar as a major base."<ref name="Landler"/> The FBI sent a team of investigators to [[Doha]] to help the [[Qatari government]] investigate the hacking incident.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/2017/06/07/ministry-of-the-interior-statement-on-piracy-crime-on-qatar-news-agency-website|title=Ministry of the Interior Statement on Piracy Crime on Qatar News Agency Website|website=mofa.gov.qa}}</ref> Later [[The New York Times|New York Times]] reported that the hacking incidents may be part of long running cyberwar between Qatar and other Gulf countries that was only revealed to the public during the recent incidents and they noted how Saudi and UAE media picked up the statement made by the hacked media in less than 20 minutes and began interviewing many well-prepared commentators against Qatar.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/08/world/middleeast/qatar-cyberattack-espionage-for-hire.html|title=Hacking in Qatar Highlights a Shift Toward Espionage-for-Hire|last=Kirkpatrick|first=David D.|date=2017-06-08|work=The New York Times|access-date=2017-06-11|last2=Frenkel|first2=Sheera|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

===Al Jazeera===
In May 2017, the email account of the UAE's ambassador to the U.S., [[Yousef Al Otaiba|Yousef Al-Otaiba]], was hacked. The emails were seen as "embarrassing",<ref name=embarrass/> because they allegedly showed links between the UAE and a pro-Israeli group, the [[Foundation for Defense of Democracies]].<ref name=embarrass>{{cite news |title=Someone Is Using These Leaked Emails To Embarrass Washington's Most Powerful Ambassador |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/otaiba-ambassador-uae-leaked-emails_us_5932bf04e4b02478cb9bec1c |date=3 June 2017 |first=Akbar Shahid |last=Ahmed |work=Huffington Post |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref> The story was covered by [[Al Jazeera]] and [[HuffPost Arabi]], both of which are funded by Qatar. Arab countries saw the media coverage of the alleged email hack as a provocation by Qatar,<ref>{{cite web |title=ANALYSIS: UAE envoy’s hacked emails and Qatar’s escalating Gulf rift |url=http://english.alarabiya.net/en/features/2017/06/04/ANALYSIS-UAE-envoy-s-hacked-emails-and-Qatar-s-escalating-Gulf-rift-.html |date=4 June 2017 |work=Al Arabiya |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref> and deepened the rift between the two sides.<ref name=FT>{{cite news |title=What is behind the extraordinary Gulf dispute with Qatar? |url=https://www.ft.com/content/3c6b7224-49d0-11e7-a3f4-c742b9791d43 |newspaper=Financial Times |date=5 June 2017 |accessdate=5 June 2017 |subscription=yes}}</ref> On 9 June, Al Jazeera's media network was the victim of a [[cyber attack]] across all its platforms.<ref name=Metro6695692>{{cite web |url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/06/08/al-jazeera-hit-by-cyber-attack-on-all-systems-6695692/ |title=Al Jazeera hit by ‘cyber attack on all systems’ |first=Jen |last=Mills |publisher=Associated Newspapers Ltd |work=Metro |accessdate=9 June 2017}}</ref>

==Breaking of diplomatic relations==

Between 5 and 6 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Yemen, Egypt, the [[Maldives]], and Bahrain all separately announced that they were cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Why Saudi Arabia and six other countries have cut ties with Qatar|url=http://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/why-saudi-arabia-and-six-other-countries-have-cut-ties-with-qatar/news-story/b758105a63a70df40b73211e0395d550|website=News.com.au|accessdate=6 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40155829|title=Qatar row: Five countries cut links with Doha|date=5 June 2017|agency=BBC News|access-date=5 June 2017|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name="nbcnews"/><ref name="guardian"/><ref name="auto4"/><ref name="auto5"/><ref name="auto6"/>

A variety of diplomatic actions were taken. Saudi Arabia and the UAE notified ports and shipping agents not to receive Qatari vessels or ships owned by Qatari companies or individuals.<ref name="aljazeera1/6june2017" /> Saudi Arabia closed the border with Qatar.<ref name="aljazeera1/6june2017" /> Saudi Arabia restricted its airspace to [[Qatar Airways]]. Instead, Qatar was forced to reroute flights to Africa and Europe through Iranian airspace.<ref name="auto1">{{cite news|title=Saudi-led Rupture With Qatar Pushes Nation Into Iran's Embrace|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-06-06/saudi-led-rupture-with-qatar-pushes-nation-into-iran-s-embrace}}</ref> Saudi Arabia's central bank advised banks not to trade with Qatari banks in [[Qatari riyal]]s.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-saudi-banks-idUSKBN18X0S9 "Saudi central bank tells banks not to trade with Qatar banks in Qatari riyals: sources"]. Reuters</ref>

Qatar verbally criticized the ban. The [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Qatar)|Foreign Ministry of Qatar]] criticized the ban, arguing that it undermined Qatar's sovereignty.<ref name="dawn/5june2017"/> The foreign minister of Qatar, [[Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani]], said that Saudi statements regarding Qatar were contradictory: on one hand, Saudi Arabia claimed Qatar was supporting Iran, on the other hand, it claimed Qatar was funding [[Sunni]] extremists fighting against Iran.<ref>{{cite news|title=Qatar: We're 'willing to talk' to resolve diplomatic crisis|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/06/middleeast/qatar-diplomatic-crisis/}}</ref>

All [[Gulf Cooperation Council|GCC]] countries involved in the announcement ordered their citizens out of Qatar.<ref name="associatedpress"/> Three Gulf states (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain) gave Qatari visitors and residents two weeks to leave their countries.<ref name="dawn/5june2017">{{cite news |agency=Reuters/AFP/AP |title=Saudi, Egypt, UAE, Bahrain and Yemen isolate Qatar over 'terrorism' as rift deepens |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1337555/saudi-egypt-uae-bahrain-and-yemen-isolate-qatar-over-terrorism-as-rift-deepens |accessdate=5 June 2017 |newspaper=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |date=5 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> The foreign ministries of Bahrain and Egypt gave Qatari diplomats 48 hours to leave their countries.<ref>{{cite news|title=Qatar: 'No justification' for cutting diplomatic ties |url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/qatar-justification-cutting-diplomatic-ties-170605073154112.html |date=5 June 2017 |work=Al Jazeera |accessdate=5 June 2017 }}</ref><ref name="guardian"/> Qatar was expelled from the [[Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen]] and Yemens government itself has cut ties.<ref name="dawn/5june2017" /> Kuwait and Oman remained neutral.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kuwait and Oman: As they remain silent on the Qatar-Gulf rift, what does this mean for them? |url=https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/story/Kuwait_and_Oman_As_they_remain_silent_on_the_QatarGulf_rift_what_does_this_mean_for_them-ZAWYA20170606110347/ |date=6 June 2017 |accessdate=11 June 2017 }}</ref>

Kuwaiti mediators in Riyadh were presented with a list of Saudi demands to Qatar. These included cutting off all links with Iran and expelling resident members of Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, curbs on the freedom of al-Jazeera, to stop "interfering" in foreign countries’ affairs and to cease any funding or support for terrorist organisations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/qatar-crisis-saudi-arabia-insists-150444797.html|title=Qatar crisis: Saudi Arabia insists Gulf country must meet its demands ‘soon’|publisher=}}</ref>

As of 10 June 2017, nine sovereign governments have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/56543-arab-states-sever-ties-with-qatar-announce-blockade |title=Arab states sever ties with Qatar, announce blockade |website=ch-aviation |date=5 June 2017 |access-date=5 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40155829 |title=Qatar row: Saudi and Egypt among countries to cut Doha links |last=|first=|date=5 June 2017|work=BBC News|access-date=5 June 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-GB}}</ref>  
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*{{flag|Comoros}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spa.gov.sa/viewstory.php?lang=en&newsid=1638089|title=Comoros severs diplomatic relations with Qatar The official Saudi Press Agency|author=|date=|website=www.spa.gov.sa|accessdate=8 June 2017}}</ref>
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*{{flag|Senegal}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/senegal-joins-nations-cutting-ties-with-qatar-20170607|title=Senegal joins nations cutting ties with Qatar|publisher=|accessdate=23 June 2017}}</ref>
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The [[Tobruk]]-based [[Second Al-Thani Cabinet|government]] of Libya claimed to have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar despite having no diplomatic representation in that country.<ref name="CNNlist"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-libya-idUSKBN18W11M|title=Libya's eastern-based government cuts diplomatic ties with Qatar|date=5 June 2017|publisher=|agency=Reute rs}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.libyaherald.com/2017/06/05/beida-government-cuts-off-diplomatic-relations-with-qatar/|title=Beida government cuts off diplomatic relations with Qatar|last=Prentis|first=Jamie|date=5 June 2017 |work=Libya Herald|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> The government of the [[List of states with limited recognition|self-declared]] Republic of [[Somaliland]] announced on 10 June 2017 that it has cut diplomatic ties with Qatar in solidarity with Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.voasomali.com/a/3895113.html|title=Somaliland oo Xiriirka u Goysay Qatar|work=VOA|access-date=2017-06-10|language=so}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenational-somaliland.com/2017/06/10/qatar-airways-barred-somaliland-airspace/|title=Qatar Airways barred from Somaliland airspace|date=2017-06-10|website=The National|access-date=2017-06-10}}</ref>

As of 12 June 2017, five countries have downgraded diplomatic ties with Qatar without fully cutting relations. 
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*{{flag|Chad}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Chad recalls ambassador from Qatar amid Gulf Arab row|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-chad-idUSKBN18Z1KT|website=Reuters.com|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=10 June 2017}}</ref>
*{{flag|Djibouti}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djibdiplomatie.dj/index.php/8-communique-de-presse/660-urgent-communique-de-presse|title=URGENT/COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE|first=|last=Djibdiplomatie1|website=www.djibdiplomatie.dj}}</ref>
*{{flag|Eritrea}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsweek.com/qatar-crisis-eritrea-saudi-arabia-625356|title=Eritrea has become the latest African country to side with Saudi Arabia in spat with Qatar|date=14 June 2017|publisher=|accessdate=23 June 2017}}</ref>
*{{flag|Jordan}}<ref name="CNNlist">{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/06/middleeast/qatar-diplomatic-crisis/index.html|title=Qatar: We're 'willing to talk' to resolve diplomatic crisis|publisher=CNN|date=6 June 2017|accessdate=6 June 2017|author1=Katie Hunt|author2=Elizabeth Roberts|author3=Victoria Brown}}</ref>
*{{flag|Niger}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Niger recalls ambassador to Qatar in solidarity with Arab states|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/gulf-qatar-niger-idUSL8N1J70A1|website=Reuters.com|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=10 June 2017}}</ref>
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Multiple countries and the [[United Nations]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18559.doc.htm|title=Deeply Concerned by Middle East Situation, Secretary-General Encourages Diplomacy to Avoid Escalating Tensions {{!}} Meetings Coverage and Press Releases|website=www.un.org|language=en|access-date=8 June 2017}}</ref> called for the resolution of the diplomatic crisis through dialogue:

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*{{flag|Algeria}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aa.com.tr/en/africa/algeria-calls-for-dialogue-to-resolve-qatar-row/835502|title=Algeria calls for dialogue to resolve Qatar row|publisher=Anadolu Agency|date=6 June 2017}}</ref>
*{{flag|China}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFL3N1J221D|title=Amid Qatar crisis, China tells Iran that Gulf stability is best|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=9 June 2017}}</ref>
*{{flag|Ethiopia}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Ethiopia Vows to Extend More Support for Sustainable Peace Between Qatar and the Gulf Region Countries|url=http://www.awrambatimes.com/?p=16412|date=19 June 2017|accessdate=19 June 2017|publisher=Awramba Times}}</ref>
*{{flag|Germany}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Germany urges diplomatic solution to Qatar crisis|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-germany-idUSKBN19010W?il=0|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=9 June 2017}}</ref>
*{{flag|Guinea}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nasdaq.com/article/guineas-president-offers-to-mediate-in-gulf-crisis-20170611-00057|title=Guinea's president offers to mediate in Gulf crisis|date=11 June 2017|publisher=Nasdaq}}</ref>
*{{flag|India}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Qatar crisis: India favours constructive dialogue|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/qatar-crisis-india-favours-constructive-dialogue/articleshow/59084917.cms|accessdate=12 June 2017|work=The Times of India|date=10 June 2017}}</ref>
*{{flag|Indonesia}}<ref name="antaranews">{{cite news|title=Indonesia calls for dialogue over Qatar rift with Arab states|url=http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/111240/indonesia-calls-for-dialogue-over-qatar-rift-with-arab-states|accessdate=15 June 2017|work=Antara News|date=5 June 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*{{flag|Iran}}<ref name="yahoo1">{{Cite news |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/saudi-arabia-egypt-uae-sever-ties-qatar-over-040718986.html?|title= Arab powers sever Qatar ties, widening rift among US allies |last= Browning|first=Noah|date=5 June 2017|access-date= 5 June 2017|agency=Reuters|language= en-US}}</ref><ref name= "autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/04/saudi-arabia-bahrain-and-egypt-cut-diplomatic-ties-with-qatar.html|title= Saudi Arabia, Egypt lead Arab states cutting Qatar ties, Iran blames Trump|date=5 June 2017|website=CNBC |access-date= 5 June 2017|agency=Reuters with AP}}</ref> 
*{{flag|Kuwait}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Kuwait: Qatar willing to hold dialogue on Gulf dispute|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/kuwait-qatar-ready-heal-gulf-rift-170611104242520.html|date=11 June 2017|accessdate=19 June 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*{{flag|Morocco}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/morocco-offers-mediate-qatar-gcc-crisis-170611190417048.html|title=Morocco offers to mediate Qatar-GCC crisis|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=12 June 2017}}</ref>
*{{flag|Oman}}<ref>{{cite news|title=More Oman Air flights to Qatar|url=http://timesofoman.com/article/111419/Oman/Transport/More-Oman-Air-flights-to-Qatar|date=17 June 2017|accessdate=19 June 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*{{flag|Pakistan}}<ref name="auto2">{{cite news|last1=Chaudhry|first1=Fahad|title=Middle East diplomatic crisis: lawmakers pass resolution in NA urging restraint|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1338258/middle-east-diplomatic-crisis-lawmakers-pass-resolution-in-na-urging-restraint|accessdate=8 June 2017|work=DAWN.COM|date=8 June 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*{{flag|Russia}}<ref name=RussianStance>{{cite news|title=Russia Hopes Anti-Terror Efforts Unaffected by Qatar Diplomatic Row |url=https://sputniknews.com/world/201706051054319483-russia-kremlin-qatar-diplomacy/|accessdate= 5 June 2017 |work= Sputnik News |date= 5 June 2017}}</ref>
*{{flag|Somalia}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201706080163.html|title=Somalia: Govt Breaks Silence Over the Qatar Crisis|publisher=allAfrica|date=7 June 2017}}</ref>
*{{flag|Sudan}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.news24.com/news24/Africa/News/sudan-urges-reconciliation-to-end-gulf-row-with-qatar-20170606|title=Sudan urges 'reconciliation' to end Gulf row with Qatar|date=6 June 2017|publisher=News24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20170606-sudan-appeals-for-calm-between-qatar-and-gulf/|title=Sudan appeals for calm between Qatar and Gulf|publisher=Middle East Monitor|date=6 June 2017}}</ref>
*{{flag|Tunisia}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Tunisia follows with concern diplomatic crisis in Gulf countries | publisher = Xinhua Net |url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/06/c_136342155.htm}}</ref>
*{{flag|Turkey}}<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-turkey-idUSKBN18W19Z|title= Turkey calls for dialogue over Qatar rift with Arab states|date=5 June 2017 |work= Reuters |access-date=5 June 2017}}</ref>
*{{flag|United Kingdom}}<ref name="SolomonFinTimes"/>
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===Global reactions===

[[Germany]]'s foreign minister [[Sigmar Gabriel]] expressed support for Qatar and criticized the severing of ties.<ref name=GermanSupport>{{cite news|title=German Foreign Minister Voices Support for Qatar, Bashes Trump | work = Handelsblatt |url=https://global.handelsblatt.com/politics/german-foreign-minister-voices-support-for-qatar-bashes-trump-777208}}</ref> He accused US President Donald Trump of stirring up conflict in the Middle East.<ref>{{cite news | work = DW |title= German foreign minister accuses US of stirring up Middle East conflict |url=http://www.dw.com/en/german-foreign-minister-accuses-us-of-stirring-up-middle-east-conflict/a-39138183}}</ref>

[[India]] said that it viewed the crisis as an internal matter of the [[Gulf Cooperation Council]] and was primarily concerned with the Indian expatriates in the region.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/qatar-saudi-arabia-spat-internal-our-only-concern-is-for-indians-living-there-says-sushma-swaraj/articleshow/59003830.cms|title= Arab nations cut ties with Qatar over ‘terror links’, MEA worried about 6.5 lakh Indians living there |work= The Times of India |access-date= 6 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-won-t-be-impacted-by-qatar-gulf-arab-nations-conflict-says-sushma-swaraj/story-pieBFMq9LtdYVAGzWJYdtI.html|title= Arab nations cutting ties with Qatar GCC’s internal matter, says Sushma Swaraj|date=5 June 2017 |work= Hindustan times |access-date= 6 June 2017}}</ref>

[[Indonesia]] foreign minister said the diplomatic disconnection by Arab countries against Qatar is very influential on Indonesia.  On June 10, 2017 Indonesian President [[Joko Widodo]] called the president of Turkey and amir Qatar to find a way to resolve the conflict considering Indonesia itself is an Islamic country and this conflict occurred in Ramadhan.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pressreader.com/indonesia/the-jakarta-post/20170612/281487866328878}}</ref>

Reports that [[Mauritius]] had cut ties with Qatar were refuted by the Mauritian government.<ref name="IONNews">{{cite news|url=http://ionnews.mu/maurice-maintient-ses-relations-diplomatiques-avec-le-qatar-060617/|title=Maurice maintient ses relations diplomatiques avec le Qatar |trans-title=Mauritius maintains its diplomatic relations with Qatar|agency=Indian Ocean News Network|date=6 June 2017|accessdate=7 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="DefiMedia">{{cite news|url=http://defimedia.info/diplomatie-maurice-maintient-ses-liens-avec-le-qatar|title=Diplomatie : Maurice maintient ses liens avec le Qatar|trans-title=Diplomacy: Mauritius maintains its links with Qatar|agency=[[Le Défi Media Group]]|date=7 June 2017|accessdate=7 June 2017}}</ref> A report in the ''[[Saudi Gazette]]'' incorrectly stated that Mauritius had broken off ties with Qatar and that [[Vice Prime Minister of Mauritius|Mauritius' Vice Prime-Minister]] had issued a communiqué pledging his country's support for Saudi Arabia. This prompted further erroneous reports by other outlets. However, Mauritian [[Vice Prime Minister of Mauritius|Vice Prime Minister]] Showkutally Soodhun in an interview with [[Le Défi Media Group]] of Mauritius refuted claims that he had issued any such communiqué, and [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Mauritius)|Mauritius' Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] issued a statement that Mauritius continued to maintain diplomatic relations with Qatar.<ref name="IONNews"/><ref name="DefiMedia"/>

[[Pakistan]] stated that it had no plans to cut diplomatic relations with Qatar.<ref>{{cite news |title= Pakistan has no plans to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar: FO |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1427775/pakistan-no-plans-cut-diplomatic-ties-qatar-fo/|accessdate= 5 June 2017|work= The Express Tribune |date= 5 June 2017}}</ref> Member of the Parliament passed a resolution in [[National Assembly of Pakistan]] urging all countries to "show restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue".<ref name="auto2"/> Federal minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources said that "Pakistan will continue to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar."<ref>{{cite news|title=Pakistan to continue import of LNG from Qatar|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1338261/pakistan-to-continue-import-of-lng-from-qatar|accessdate=8 June 2017|work=DAWN.COM|date=8 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> A six-member Qatari delegation headed by a special envoy of the Qatari Emir visited Pakistan and asked Pakistan to play a positive role in resolving the diplomatic crisis. Prime Minister of Pakistan [[Nawaz Sharif]] said "Pakistan would do "all it can" to help resolve the crisis and called on the Muslim world to play a role in ending hostilities."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Siddiqui|first1=Dawn.com|title=Delegation headed by special envoy of Qatari Emir makes short visit to Pakistan|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1338268/delegation-headed-by-special-envoy-of-qatari-emir-makes-short-visit-to-pakistan|accessdate=8 June 2017|work=DAWN.COM|date=8 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> [[Turkish Radio and Television Corporation|TRT]] in a report said that Pakistan would deploy 20,000 troops in Qatar but the Foreign Office denied media report.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2017/06/11/Pakistan-denies-media-reports-of-troop-deployment-to-Qatar.html|title=Pakistan denies media reports of troop deployment to Qatar|accessdate=11 June 2017|publisher=Al Arabiya Network|date=11 June 2017}}</ref>

The [[Philippines]] suspended the deployment of migrant workers to Qatar on 6 June.<ref>{{cite news |title= Philippines bans deployment of workers to Qatar |url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2017/06/06/philippines-bans-deployment-workers-qatar-545962|accessdate= 6 June 2017|work=Sun Star Manila |agency=HDT, SunStar Philippines|date=6 June 2017}}</ref> However, on 7 June, they allowed the deployment of the returning workers and those with Overseas Employment Certificate, but still suspended the deployment of new workers.<ref>{{cite news |title= PHL partially lifts suspension of OFW deployment to Qatar | publisher = GMA network |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/pinoyabroad/613610/phl-partially-lifts-ban-on-ofw-deployment-to-qatar/story/}}</ref> The suspension was later fully lifted on 15 June.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jaymalin|first1=Mayen|title=DOLE lifts suspension of OFW deployment in Qatar|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/06/16/1710495/dole-lifts-suspension-ofw-deployment-qatar|accessdate=16 June 2017|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=16 June 2017}}</ref>

[[File:Donald Trump meets with the Emir of Qatar (Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani), May 2017.jpg|thumb|[[United States President]] [[Donald Trump]] with the [[Emir of Qatar]] [[Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani]], May 2017]]
[[United States]] President [[Donald Trump]] claimed credit for engineering the diplomatic crisis in a series of tweets.<ref name=credit>{{cite news | publisher = BBC |title= Qatar row: Trump claims credit for isolation |url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40175935}}</ref> On 6 June, Trump began by tweeting: "During my recent trip to the Middle East I stated that there can no longer be funding of Radical Ideology. Leaders pointed to Qatar – look!"<ref>{{cite tweet |user=realDonaldTrump |last= Trump |first= Donald |number= 872062159789985792 |date= 6 June 2017 |title=During my recent trip to the Middle East I stated that there can no longer be funding of Radical Ideology. Leaders pointed to Qatar – look! |link=https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/872062159789985792 |access-date=7 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606120637/https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/872062159789985792 |archive-date=6 June 2017 |dead-url= no}}</ref><ref name= credit /> An hour and a half later, he remarked on Twitter that it was "good to see the Saudi Arabia visit with the King and 50 countries already paying off. They said they would take a hard line on funding extremism, and all reference{{sic}} was pointing to Qatar. Perhaps this will be the beginning of the end to the horror of terrorism!"<ref>{{cite tweet |user=realDonaldTrump |last= Trump |first=Donald |number= 872084870620520448 |date= 6 June 2017 |title=So good to see the Saudi Arabia visit with the King and 50 countries already paying off. They said they would take a hard line on funding... |link=https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/872084870620520448 |access-date=7 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606133708/https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/872084870620520448 |archive-date= 6 June 2017 |dead-url= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user= realDonaldTrump |last=Trump |first=Donald |number= 872086906804240384 |date=6 June 2017 |title= ...extremism, and all reference was pointing to Qatar. Perhaps this will be the beginning of the end to the horror of terrorism! |link=https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/872086906804240384 |access-date= 7 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606134456/https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/872086906804240384 |archive-date= 6 June 2017 |dead-url=no}}</ref><ref name= "WaPo 6 June"/> This was in contrast to attempts by [[The Pentagon]] and [[State department]] to remain neutral. The Pentagon praised Qatar for hosting the [[Al Udeid Air Base]] and for its "enduring commitment to regional security." [[United States Ambassador to Qatar|U.S. Ambassador to Qatar]], [[Dana Shell Smith]], sent a similar message.<ref>{{cite news|title=U.S. military praises Qatar, despite Trump tweet|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-usa-pentagon-idUSKBN18X2G2|accessdate=8 June 2017|work=Reuters|date=6 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Trump appears to take credit for Gulf nations' move against Qatar | publisher = CNN |url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/06/politics/trump-qatar-ideology/}}</ref> Earlier, the US [[U.S. Secretary of State|Secretary of State]] had taken a neutral stance and called for dialogue.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/05/tillerson-says-break-with-qatar-by-saudi-arabia-others-wont-affect-counter-terrorism.html|title= Tillerson says break with Qatar by Saudi Arabia, others won't affect counter-terrorism|date= 5 June 2017 |publisher=CNBC|access-date=5 June 2017}}</ref> Qatar hosts about 10,000 U.S. troops at Al Udeid Air Base, which houses the forward operating base of [[United States Central Command]] that plays a commanding role in US airstrikes in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan.<ref name=ABC>{{cite news | publisher = Go |title= Trump sides with Saudis, other Arab nations against Qatar | work = ABC News |url=http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/trump-arab-leaders-complained-qatar-47861002}}</ref><ref name= "WaPo 6 June">{{cite news|title= The Latest: Trump says Qatar dispute could end terror | work = The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-latest-trump-says-qatar-dispute-could-end-terror/2017/06/06/4ccabb7c-4ac8-11e7-987c-42ab5745db2e_story.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://thechronicleherald.ca/world/1475326-trump-sides-with-saudis-other-arab-nations-against-qatar| title= Siding against ally Qatar, Trump injects US into Arab crisis | date= 6 June 2017|accessdate= 6 June 2017| publisher= [[The Canadian Press]]| website= [[The Chronicle Herald]]}}</ref> A Pentagon spokesperson claimed the diplomatic crisis would not affect the US military posture in Qatar.<ref name="WaPo 6 June" /><ref name=credit /> On 8 June, President Donald Trump, during a phone call with the [[Emir of Qatar]] [[Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani]], offered as a mediator in the conflict with a White House meeting between the parties if necessary.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gaouette|first1=Nicole|last2=Browne|first2=Ryan|title=Trump reverses course in Qatar call|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2017/06/07/politics/trump-qatar-call/index.html|accessdate=8 June 2017|work=CNN}}</ref> The offer was declined, and Qatari official stated, "The emir has no plans to leave Qatar while the country is under a blockade."<ref name="auto3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-idUSKBN18Z1C9|title=Qatar vows no surrender in Gulf crisis as U.S., Kuwait seek solution|date=8 June 2017|work=Reuters|access-date=8 June 2017}}</ref> On 9 June, Trump once put the blame on Qatar, calling the blockade "hard but necessary" while claiming that Qatar had been funding terrorism at a "very high level" and described the country as having an "extremist ideology in terms of funding".<ref name="Mindock">{{cite news|last1=Mindock|first1=Clark|title=Donald Trump accuses Qatar of funding terrorism 'at very high level'|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-qatar-terrorism-funding-saudi-arabia-gulf-accusation-very-high-level-a7782896.html|accessdate=10 June 2017|work=The Independent|date=10 June 2017}}</ref> This statement was in conflict with Secretary of State Tillerson's comments on the same day, which called on Gulf states to ease up the blockade.<ref name=contradict>{{cite news|title=President Trump Just Directly Contradicted His Secretary of State|url=http://time.com/4813247/donald-trump-contradict-rex-tillerson-qatar/ |publisher=Time |accessdate=9 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="Mindock"/> In 13 June 2017  after meeting with Tillerson in Washington, [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Saudi Arabia)|Saudi Foreign Minister]] [[Adel al-Jubeir]] stated that there was "no blockade" and "what we have done is we have denied them use of our airspace, and this is our sovereign right" and that the King Salman Centre for Humanitarian Aid and Relief would send food or medical aid to Qatar if needed.<ref name="TurkeyBBC"/>
On 21 June, Trump told a crowd in [[Iowa]] that “We cannot let these incredibly rich nations fund radical Islamic terror or terrorism of any kind,”  noting that after his visit to Riyadh in May 2017 to meet with Saudi [[King Salman]] and urge an end to terror funding, “He has taken it to heart. And now they're fighting with other countries that have been funding terrorism. And I think we had a huge impact.”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/transcript/2017/06/21/conway-special-elections-reaffirmation-trumps-agenda-sekulow-investigation-should-include-comeys-leak.html|title=Conway: Special elections a reaffirmation of Trump's agenda; Sekulow: Investigation should include Comey's leak|date=21 June 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="auto8">{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-qatar-list-20170623-story.html|title=Will Qatar agree to Arab countries' new list of demands? Unlikely|first=Molly|last=Hennessy-Fiske|date=23 June 2017|publisher=|via=LA Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/22/escaping-the-swamp-donald-trump-makes-triumphant-return-to-iowa/|title=Escaping the Swamp, Donald Trump Makes Triumphant Return to Iowa|date=22 June 2017|publisher=}}</ref>

On 7 June, the Turkish parliament passed, with 240 votes in favor and 98 against, a legislative act first drafted in May allowing Turkish troops to be deployed to a Turkish military base in Qatar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/turkey-fast-track-troops-deployment-qatar-170607151127104.html|title=Turkish parliament approves troop deployment to Qatar|publisher=Al Jazeera|date=8 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2017/06/09/turk-j09.html|title=Turkey prepares to send troops to Qatar in conflict with Saudi Arabia|publisher=World Socialist Web Site|date=9 June 2017|author=Halil Celik and Alex Lantier}}</ref> In 13 June 2017 during a speech, [[President of Turkey]] [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]] called the isolation of Qatar as "inhumane and against Islamic values" and that "victimising Qatar through smear campaigns serves no purpose".<ref name="TurkeyBBC">{{cite news|title=Turkey's Erdogan decries Qatar's 'inhumane' isolation|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40261479|accessdate=14 June 2017|work=BBC|date=13 June 2017}}</ref>

[[Gabon]]'s foreign ministry also made a statement condemning Qatar for "failing to respect international commitments and agreements on counter-terrorism".<ref>{{cite web|title=Mauritania breaks diplomatic ties with Qatar, Gabon voices condemnation|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-mauritania-idUSKBN18X2ZH|website=Reuters.com|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=10 June 2017}}</ref>

On 8 June, Egypt's deputy [[United Nations|U.N.]] Ambassador Ihab Moustafa called for the [[United Nations Security Council]] to launch an investigation into accusations that Qatar "paid up to $1 billion to a terrorist group active in Iraq" to free 26 Qatari hostages, including members of its royal family, which would violate U.N. resolutions. The Qataris were kidnapped 16 December 2015 from a desert camp for falcon hunters in [[southern Iraq]]. The hostages were released eighteen months later in April 2017. Qatari diplomats responded to the Egyptian calls for an investigation by reaffirming their commitment to the U.N. resolutions towards eliminating the financing of terrorism.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-un-idUSKBN18Z26W|title=Egypt calls for U.N. inquiry into accusation of Qatar ransom payment|date=8 June 2017|work=Reuters|access-date=8 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/latest-qatar-releases-initial-report-alleged-hack-47904088|title=The Latest: Egypt seeks UN probe of alleged Qatar ransom|last=News|first=ABC|work=ABC News|access-date=8 June 2017|language=en}}</ref>

[[Eritrea]] refused a request by Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates to cut [[Foreign relations of Eritrea#Qatar|relations with Qatar]], citing its "strong ties with the brother people of Qatar."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Atılgan|first1=Ayşe Hümeyra|title=Eritrea rejects cutting ties with Qatar|url=http://aa.com.tr/en/africa/eritrea-rejects-cutting-ties-with-qatar/838490|publisher=Anadolu Agency|accessdate=10 June 2017}}</ref> On 12 June, however, they issued a statement calling the isolation of Qatar "one initiative among many in the right direction that envisages full realization of regional security and stability" while not breaking off relations themselves.<ref name= Eritrea>{{cite news|title=Eritrea sides with Gulf nations against Qatar|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1113951/middle-east|accessdate=13 June 2017|work=Arab News|agency=Associated Press|date=12 June 2017}}</ref>

The [[United Kingdom]]'s [[Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs|foreign secretary]], [[Boris Johnson]], stated that Qatar needs to do more to stop the funding of extremist groups but also urged Gulf states to ease the blockade.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wintour|first1=Patrick|title=Gulf crisis: Boris Johnson urges Qatar to crack down on extremists|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/12/qatar-al-thani-boris-johnson-saudi-arabia-bahrain-uae-egypt-embargo|accessdate=14 June 2017|work=The Guardian|date=12 June 2017}}</ref>

In June 2017, the government of Qatar hired American attorney and politician [[John Ashcroft]] to lobby on its behalf and rebut international allegations of supporting terror.<ref>{{cite web|title=Qatar, accused of supporting terrorism, hires ex-U.S. attorney general - Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-ashcroft-idUSKBN1910T6|website=Reuters|accessdate=10 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Singled Out by Trump, Qatar Hires Former Top U.S. Law Man - Bloomberg|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-06-10/singled-out-by-trump-qatar-hires-former-top-law-man-to-lobby|website=BloombergPolitics|accessdate=10 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Qatar blockade: Iran sends five planeloads of food - BBC News|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40237721|website=BBC News|accessdate=11 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Qatar Hires Former U.S. Attorney General To Rebut Terrorism Allegations|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/qatar-hires-lawyer-boycott-terrorism-allegations-saudis-trump/28539933.html|website=RFERL|accessdate=10 June 2017}}</ref>

=== Reaction of non-governmental organizations ===
[[Amnesty International]] condemned the crisis and accused Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the (UAE) are toying with people's lives. James Lynch, Deputy Director of Amnesty International’s Global Issues Programme, claimed "These drastic measures are already having a brutal effect, splitting children from parents and husbands from wives. People from across the region – not only from Qatar, but also from the states implementing these measures – risk losing jobs and having their education disrupted. All the states involved in this dispute must ensure their actions do not lead to human rights violations." Amnesty International received reports from victims unable to visit their family members, students being standed and workers being unable to return to their jobs in opposing nations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2017/06/families-ripped-apart-freedom-of-expression-under-attack-amid-political-dispute-in-gulf/|title=Families ripped apart, freedom of expression under attack amid political dispute in Gulf|website=www.amnesty.org|language=en|access-date=2017-06-11}}</ref>

[[Norwegian Refugee Council]] expressed fears that the crisis would affect reconstruction in Palestine as Qatar is a major source of humanitarian and infrastructure aid to Palestine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/gazans-worried-qatari-crisis-170606185513429.html|title=Gazans worried by Qatari crisis|website=www.aljazeera.com|access-date=2017-06-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/qatar-crisis-could-damage-gaza-reconstruction-ngo-warns/|title=Qatar crisis could damage Gaza reconstruction, NGO warns|work=The Times of Israel|access-date=2017-06-11|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Impact==

On 6 June 2017, [[Emirates Post]] of UAE, halted postal services to Qatar.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/emirates-post-group-halts-services-qatar-677207.html|title=Emirates Post Group halts services to Qatar|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.zawya.com/uae/en/story/UAE_postal_group_suspends_services_to_Qatar-TR20170608nL8N1J514NX3/ |title=UAE postal group suspends services to Qatar - agency|agency=Reuters |newspaper=Zawya |date=June 8, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/uae-postal-service-halts-services-to-embattled-qatar/837582 |title=UAE postal service halts services to embattled Qatar |agency=Anadolu Agency |date=June 8, 2017}}</ref>

Nearly 80 percent of Qatar's food requirements come from Gulf Arab neighbors, with only 1 percent being produced domestically and even imports from outside the Gulf states usually crossing the now closed land border with Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Taylor|first1=Adam|title=Analysis {{!}} Qatar could face a food crisis in spat with Arab neighbors|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/06/05/qatar-could-face-a-food-crisis-in-spat-with-arab-neighbors/|accessdate=7 June 2017|work=Washington Post}}</ref> Immediately after the cutting of relations, local reports indicated residents [[Panic buying|swarmed]] grocery stores in hopes of stockpiling food. Many food delivery trucks were idled along the Saudi-Qatari border. On 8 June 2017 Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh [[Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani]] said, "We're not worried about a food shortage, we're fine. We can live forever like this, we are well prepared." Qatar has been in talks with both Turkey and Iran to secure supply of water and food. On 11 June 2017 Iran sent four cargo planes with fruit and vegetables and promised to continue the supply.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-iran-idUSKBN1920EG?il=0 |title=Iran flies food to Qatar amid concerns of shortages |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=June 11, 2017 |access-date=June 11, 2017}}</ref> Turkey has pledged food and water supplies to go along with their troop deployment at their [[Turkish military]] base in Qatar.<ref name="auto3"/>

===Air travel===
Large [[airlines]] based in these countries, including [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]], suspended flight service to Qatar.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-06-05/saudi-led-alliance-cuts-qatar-ties-as-gulf-crisis-escalates|title=Flights Grounded as Gulf Split on Iran Leaves Qatar Isolated |last=Carey |first=Glen |date=5 June 2017|work=Bloomberg.com|access-date=5 June 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|last2=Fattah|first2=Zainab}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/about/operational_updates/operational_updates.aspx#/#4258319| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606220356/https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/about/operational_updates/operational_updates.aspx| archivedate=6 June 2017| title=Suspension of flights between Dubai and Doha with effect from 6 June 2017| publisher=[[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]]| date=5 June 2017}}</ref> 
[[Gulf Air]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, Gulf Air and Air Arabia to suspend Qatar flights |url=http://gulfbusiness.com/abu-dhabis-etihad-suspend-flights-qatar-tuesday/ |first=Aarti |last=Nagraj |date=5 June 2017 |work=Gulf Business |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref> [[EgyptAir]],<ref>{{cite news |title=EgyptAir Suspends Flights to Qatar Until Special Notice|url=https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201706051054314335-egyptair-suspends-flights-to-qatar/ |date=5 June 2017 |work=[[Sputniknews.com]] |language=en |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref> [[FlyDubai]], [[Air Arabia]], [[Saudi Arabian Airlines]], [[Etihad Airways]] and [[Royal Air Maroc]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Morocco airline cancels flights via Doha to Arab states over Qatar dispute|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-morocco-idUSKBN18X2NX|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=11 June 2017}}</ref> suspended their flights to and from Qatar.<ref name="aljazeera/5june2017">{{cite news|title=Qatar diplomatic crisis: How it affects air travel|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/qatar-diplomatic-crisis-affects-air-travel-170605093547258.html|date=5 June 2017|work=Al Jazeera |accessdate=5 June 2017}}</ref> Bahrain,<ref>{{cite news |url= https://blog.flightradar24.com/blog/flight-ban-for-qatar-flights-in-uae-saudi-arabia-bahrain-and-egypt/ |title= Flight Ban for Qatar Flights in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt |date=5 June 2017 |accessdate=5 June 2017 |work= [[Flightradar24]]}}</ref> Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are also banning overflights by aircraft registered in Qatar. Instead Qatar has rerouted flights to Africa and Europe via Iran.<ref name="auto1"/>

[[Qatar Airways]] in response also suspended their flight operations to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and Bahrain.<ref name="aljazeera/5june2017" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.qatarairways.com/us/en/travel-alerts.page|title=Travel Alerts {{!}} Qatar Airways|date=5 June 2017|website=Qatar Airways|access-date=6 June 2017}}</ref>

[[Pakistan International Airlines]] sent special flights to bring back over 200 Pakistani pilgrims stuck at [[Hamad International Airport|Doha airport]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Qatar row: Over 200 Pakistani pilgrims stuck at Doha airport - Pakistan - Dunya News|url=http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/391625-Qatar-row-Over-200-Pakistani-pilgrims-stuck-at-Do|accessdate=6 June 2017|work=dunyanews.tv}}</ref> Over 550 Pakistani pilgrims in Doha were subsequently flown to [[Muscat, Oman|Muscat]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Siddiqui|first1=Naveed|title=550 Pakistani pilgrims stranded in Qatar flown to Muscat|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1337785/550-pakistani-pilgrims-stranded-in-qatar-flown-to-muscat|accessdate=6 June 2017|work=DAWN.COM|date=6 June 2017|language=en}}</ref>

Private jet travel is also being impacted by the crisis. Business aviation officials said private flights between Qatar and the countries that cut diplomatic ties now need to make a technical stop in a third country. Aircraft registered in Qatar cannot fly to the countries that cut diplomatic ties and vice versa. While business jet operators can request a nonstop routing, two officials said requests so far have been turned down necessitating a stop in a third country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://privatejetcardcomparisons.com/2017/06/06/qatars-diplomatic-crisis-is-impacting-private-jets-too/|title=Private Jet Card Comparisons - Know Before You Buy Qatar’s Diplomatic Crisis Is Impacting Private Jets Too|author=|date=6 June 2017|website=privatejetcardcomparisons.com|accessdate=7 June 2017}}</ref>

Due to the blockade of [[Qatar Airways]] from the airspace of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt, [[Oman Air]] has taken up a significant role transporting travelers from and to [[Doha]], mostly through Iranian airspace, while still allowing Qatar passport holders to book flights. The travel embargo has had a significant impact on foreign nationals living and working in Qatar, with about 100,000 Egyptians and citizens from other countries stranded there, unable to book direct flights or obtain travel documents for their return.<ref>D. Dudley (June, 2017). [https://www.forbes.com/sites/dominicdudley/2017/06/08/oman-air-takes-advantage-of-qatar-crisis/#39c96be225b4 "A Winner Emerges From The Qatar Crisis: Oman's National Airline"]''Forbes Business/#ForeignAffairs''. Retrieved 14 June 2017.</ref> Per request from Qatar, the blockade is currently under review by the [[International Civil Aviation Organization]] (ICAO), a UN-agency seeking "consensus-based solutions" for the resolution of the crisis.

===Shipping===
The United Arab Emirates banned Qatar-flagged ships from calling at [[Fujairah]]. It also banned vessels from Qatar from the port and vessels at the port from sailing directly to Qatar.<ref name=WMN221956>{{cite web |url=http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/221956/report-port-of-fujairah-bans-qatari-flagged-ships/ |title=Report: Port of Fujairah Bans Qatari-Flagged Ships |publisher=World Maritime News |accessdate=6 June 2017}}</ref> Similar restrictions were put in place at [[Jebel Ali]]. Bahrain, Egypt and Saudi Arabia also banned Qatar-flagged ships from their ports.<ref name=WMN222007>{{cite web |url=http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/222007/more-arab-ports-deny-calls-to-qatari-ships/ |title=More Arab Ports Deny Calls to Qatari Ships |publisher=World Maritime News |accessdate=6 June 2017}}</ref>

On June 8, 2017 shipping giant [[Maersk Line|Maersk]] was unable to transport in or out of Qatar entirely. Due to Qatar's shallow ports, large cargo ships are required to dock at Jebel Ali or other nearby ports where a feeder service transports the goods into Qatar.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Saul|first1=Jonathan|title=Maersk says unable to ship Qatar bound cargo from UAE, seeks alternatives|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-shipping-idUSKBN18X1YS|accessdate=8 June 2017|work=Reuters|date=2017}}</ref> In response, Maersk and also Swiss-based [[Mediterranean Shipping Company|MSC]]<ref>[http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/hundreds-containers-qatar-oman-170612163855982.html "Hundreds of containers on their way to Qatar from Oman"]. AlJazeera News - Middle East. Retrieved 12 June 2017.</ref> vessels for Qatar were rerouted to [[Salalah]] and [[Sohar]] in Oman.<ref name=BBC40248145>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-40248145 |title=Qatar ships cargo via Oman to bypass Gulf restrictions |publisher=BBC News Online |accessdate=12 June 2017}}</ref> Particularly smaller shipments of perishable and frozen foods have taken that route.

On June 12, 2017, Chinese shipping company [[COSCO]] announced suspension of services to and from Qatar. Taiwan's [[Evergreen Marine]] and Hong Kong's [[Orient Overseas Container Line]] have already suspended services.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/qatar-crisis/chinese-shipping-firm-suspends-services-to-qatar|title=Chinese shipping firm suspends services to Qatar|last=IANS|website=www.khaleejtimes.com|access-date=2017-06-12}}</ref>

===Media ban===

Hamad Saif al-Shamsi, the Attorney-General of the [[United Arab Emirates]] announced on 7 June that publishing expressions of sympathy towards [[Qatar]] through [[social media]], or any type of written, visual or verbal form is [[Human rights in the United Arab Emirates#Freedom of speech|considered illegal]] under UAE's Federal Penal Code and the Federal law on Combating Information Technology Crimes. Violators of this offense face between 3 to 15 years imprisonment, a fine of up to 500,000 [[emirati dirham]]s ([[USD|$]]136,000) or both.<ref>{{cite web|title=UAE bans expressions of sympathy toward Qatar: media|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-idUSKBN18Y0DH|publisher=[[Reuters]]|accessdate=7 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Strict action against anyone showing sympathy with Qatar: UAE|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/abu-dhabi/strict-action-against-anyone-showing-sympathy-with-qatar-uae-|publisher=[[Khaleej Times]]|accessdate=7 June 2017}}</ref> Bahrain also issued a similar statement with [[Human rights in Bahrain#Freedom of speech|penalty]] up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/bahrain-and-uae-criminalize-sympathy-for-qatar/2017/06/08/ce74a666-4c70-11e7-9669-250d0b15f83b_story.html|title=Bahrain and UAE criminalize ‘sympathy’ for Qatar|first=Karen|last=DeYoung|publisher=''[[Washington Post]]''|date=8 June 2017|accessdate=9 June 2017}}</ref>

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, and the UAE all blocked access to Qatari news agencies, including one of the most popular Arab news outlets, Qatar-based [[Al Jazeera]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Youssef|first1=Neveen|title=Qatar hacking row fuels Gulf tensions|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40046782|accessdate=7 June 2017|work=BBC News|date=25 May 2017}}</ref> Saudi Arabia shut down the local office of Al Jazeera Media Network.<ref name="aljazeera1/6june2017">{{cite news|title=Qatar diplomatic crisis: All the latest updates|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/qatar-diplomatic-crisis-latest-updates-170605105550769.html|accessdate=6 June 2017|work=www.aljazeera.com}}</ref> The [[BBC]] speculated that changes to Al-Jazeera would be a necessary part of any peaceful resolution.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40187414|title=Qatar crisis: Can Al Jazeera survive?|first=Kevin|last=Ponniah|date=7 June 2017|publisher=|via=www.bbc.com}}</ref>

===Finances===
{{See also|Economy of Qatar}}
The [[International Monetary Fund]] said it was too soon to judge the economic impact of the diplomatic crisis.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/gulf-qatar-imf-idUSL1N1J50UM|title=IMF says too soon to judge impact from Qatar, Gulf diplomatic dispute|date=8 June 2017 |work=Reuters|access-date=8 June 2017}}</ref> [[Standard & Poor's]] downgraded Qatar's debt by one notch from AA to AA- as the [[Qatari riyal]] fell to an 11-year low.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afr.com/news/world/standard-and-poors-downgrades-qatar-debt-rating-20170607-gwmuyz|title=Standard and Poor's downgrades Qatar debt rating|date=8 June 2017|work=Financial Review|access-date=8 June 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Qatar's stock market dropped 7.3% on the first day of the crisis, and reached a 9.7% drop by 8 June.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://money.cnn.com/2017/06/05/investing/qatar-stocks-plunge-gulf-diplomacy/index.html|title=Qatari stocks plunge 7% after Arab states cut ties|date=5 June 2017|work=CNN|access-date=9 June 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dailyforex.com/forex-news/2017/06/qatar-faces-fallout-from-diplomatic-struggles/80461|title=Qatar Faces Fallout from Diplomatic Struggles|date=7 June 2017|work=Daily Forex|access-date=9 June 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

As per [[S&P Global]] Ratings, banks in Qatar are strong enough to survive pull out of all Gulf country deposits.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/qatar-banks-can-survive-gulf-foreign-funds-withdrawal-s-p-says--677427.html|title=Qatar banks can survive Gulf, foreign funds withdrawal, S&P says|work=Arabian Business|access-date=2017-06-12|language=en}}</ref>

===Energy===
Qatar is a global [[List of countries by natural gas production|leader]] in [[liquefied natural gas]] production. Despite the severing of ties, Qatari natural gas continues to flow to the [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]] and [[Oman]] through [[Abu Dhabi]] based [[Dolphin Energy|Dolphin Energy's]] [[Dolphin Gas Project|pipeline]]. The pipeline meets about 30-40 percent of UAE's energy needs.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-07/u-a-e-gulps-qatari-gas-to-keep-dubai-s-lights-on-despite-spat|title=The U.A.E. Needs Qatar’s Gas to Keep Dubai’s Lights On|date=7 June 2017|work=Bloomberg.com|access-date=9 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://money.cnn.com/2017/06/07/news/qatar-uae-gas-pipeline/index.html|title=Qatar keeps gas flowing to UAE despite blockade|last=Alkhalisi|first=Zahraa|date=7 June 2017|website=CNNMoney|access-date=9 June 2017}}</ref> Shipping constraints from the crisis have also rerouted multiple shipments of oil and gas to and from the Gulf, which has caused reverberations in many local energy markets. On 8 June 2017 United Kingdom, with nearly a third of all imported gas arriving from Qatar, gas futures spiked nearly 4 percent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/08/qatar-fight-finally-spills-into-global-energy-market.html|title=Qatar fight finally spills into global energy market|last=Domm|first=Patti|date=8 June 2017|access-date=9 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/jun/08/qatar-crisis-highlights-rising-uk-energy-reliance-on-imports|title=Qatar crisis highlights rising UK energy reliance on imports|last=Vaughan|first=Adam|date=8 June 2017|work=The Guardian|access-date=9 June 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> A secondary effect of the dispute has been on worldwide supplies of [[helium]], which is often extracted from natural gas. Along with Iran, Qatar is the world's second largest supplier of helium (the U.S. ranks first).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/06/26/middle-east-turmoil-is-disrupting-a-vital-resource-for-nuclear-energy-space-flight-and-birthday-balloons|title=Middle East turmoil is disrupting a vital resource for nuclear energy, space flight and birthday balloons|date=26 June 2017|work=washingtonpost.com|access-date=26 June 2017}}</ref>

==Demands on Qatar and responses==
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Bahrain issued Qatar a list of 13 demands through Kuwait, which is acting as a mediator, that Qatar should agree in full within 10 days, which expires on July 2, 2017. According to reports on June 23, 2017 these demands included:<ref name="reuters.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-demands-idUSKBN19E0BB|title=Arab states issue ultimatum to Qatar: close Jazeera, curb ties with Iran|date=23 June 2017|publisher=|accessdate=23 June 2017|via=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Wintour|first1=Patrick|title=Qatar given 10 days to meet 13 sweeping demands by Saudi Arabia|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/23/close-al-jazeera-saudi-arabia-issues-qatar-with-13-demands-to-end-blockade|accessdate=24 June 2017|work=The Guardian|date=23 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="auto8"/>

*Close [[Al-Jazeera]] and its affiliate stations and 
*Close other news outlets that Qatar funds, directly and indirectly, including Arabi21, [[Rassd News Network (RNN)|Rassd]], [[Al-Araby Al-Jadeed]] and [[Middle East Eye]].
*Close the Turkish military base in Qatar, and terminate the Turkish military presence and any joint military cooperation with Turkey inside Qatar.
*Reduce diplomatic relations with Iran. Only trade and commerce with Iran that complies with US and international sanctions will be permitted.<ref name="auto9">{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/qatar/qatar-crisis/what-are-the-13-demands-given-to-qatar-1.2048118|title=What are the 13 demands given to Qatar?|first=|last=AP|date=23 June 2017|publisher=}}</ref> 
*Expel any members of the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps|IRGC]] and cut off military and intelligence cooperation with Iran.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/06/arab-states-issue-list-demands-qatar-crisis-170623022133024.html|title=Arab states issue list of demands to end Qatar crisis|website=www.aljazeera.com}}</ref>
*"Qatar must announce it is severing ties with terrorist, ideological and sectarian organizations including the [[Muslim Brotherhood]], the [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant]] (ISIL), [[Al-Qaeda]], [[Hezbollah]], and [[al-Nusra Front|Jabhat Fateh al Sham]], formerly al Qaeda's branch in Syria" according to one Arab official
*Surrender all designated terrorists in Qatar, and stop all means of funding for individuals, groups or organisations that have been designated as terrorists
*End interference in the four countries' domestic and foreign affairs and having contact with their political opposition
*Stop granting citizenship to wanted nationals from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain.
*Revoke Qatari citizenship for existing nationals where such citizenship violates those countries' laws.<ref name="auto9" />
*Payment of reparations for years of alleged wrongs
*Monitoring for 10 years<ref name="reuters.com"/>
*Align itself with the other Gulf and Arab countries militarily, politically, socially and economically, as well as on economic matters, in line with an agreement reached with Saudi Arabia in 2014.<ref name="auto9"/>

According a report by Qatar owned Al-Jazeera "Qatari officials immediately dismissed the document as neither reasonable or actionable."  Iran denounced the blockade.  US Secretary of State [[Rex Tillerson]] said that some of the demands would be very hard to meet but encouraged further dialog.<ref>https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2017/06/iran-hassan-rouhani-condemns-siege-qatar-170625174347048.html</ref>

On 23 June 2017, Turkey rejected demands to shut down its military base in the country.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schreck|first1=Adam|last2=Lederman|first2=Josh|title=Turkey rejects Gulf Arab states’ demands over its Qatar base|url=https://apnews.com/9a12e8024ac245f3b31bdb67c68a9b67/Turkey-rejects-Gulf-Arab-states'-demands-over-its-Qatar-base|accessdate=23 June 2017|work=[[Associated Press]]|date=23 June 2017}}</ref>

On 3 July, Saudi Arabia accepted a Kuwaiti request for the deadline to be extended by 48 hours.<ref>{{cite news|title=Saudi-bloc gives Qatar 48 more hours to accept demands|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/07/qatar-formally-respond-saudi-led-list-monday-170702202036876.html|accessdate=3 July 2017|work=www.aljazeera.com}}</ref>

==See also==
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* [[Al Udeid Air Base]]
* [[Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict]]
* {{section link|State-sponsored terrorism|Saudi Arabia}}
* [[United States and state-sponsored terrorism]]
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