KUWAIT CITY: Two U.S. envoys have arrived in Kuwait at the start of a tour of Mideast states aimed at resolving a diplomatic rift between Qatar and four Arab countries.
The official Kuwait News Agency reported late Monday that retired U.S. Marine Gen. Anthony Zinni and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Timothy Lenderking met with Kuwait's Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled al-Jarallah and reiterated Washington's support for Kuwait's efforts to mediate the crisis.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain cut diplomatic and transportation links with Qatar in early June, alleging it supports extremists. Qatar denies the charge.
The State Department says the envoys will also meet with leaders in all five countries over the coming days.
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US envoys arrive in Gulf for talks to resolve Qatar dispute
US envoys arrive in Gulf for talks to resolve Qatar dispute
Trump says another ‘armada’ floating toward Iran right now
- ‘There is another beautiful armada floating beautifully toward Iran right now’
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday another US “armada” was floating toward Iran and he hoped that Tehran made a deal with Washington.
“There is another beautiful armada floating beautifully toward Iran right now,” Trump said in a speech.
“I hope they make a deal.”
“There is another beautiful armada floating beautifully toward Iran right now,” Trump said in a speech.
“I hope they make a deal.”
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