Wednesday, June 7, 2017

US President offers to mediate in Gulf dispute during call with Qatar's Emir


In a telephone conversation with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday...US President Donald Trump has offered to host talks at the White House to bring down tensions in the Gulf.

The call comes days after Saudi Arabia and several regional neighbours cut diplomatic ties with Qatar over accusations of financing terror.

In Washington, Giles Gibson has more:

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