Persian Gulf – What is happening in the region?
NOVANEWS
by Viktor Mikhin, … with New Eastern Outlook, Moscow
[ Editor’s note: Viktor Mikhin gives us an analysis of the intricate affairs in the region… Jim W. Dean ]
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The Persian Gulf region continues to surprise and keep the entire world community on its toes. Yet again, a dangerous tension in relations between a number of countries and Qatar has developed.
Six Arab countries, namely Yemen, Libya, Bahrain, Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Maldives, have announced their severance of diplomatic relations with Qatar, accusing Doha of supporting terrorist organizations such as Islamic State, the Muslim Brotherhood and Al Qaeda, as well as destabilizing the internal situation in the Arab States.
In addition, except for Oman, member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council h...