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| US military halts some exercises with Gulf countries over Qatar diplomatic crisis | US military halts some exercises with Gulf countries over Qatar diplomatic crisis |
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| The US halted some military exercises with Gulf countries over the ongoing diplomatic row targeting Qatar, US Central Command told AP on Friday. | |
| “We are opting out of some military exercises out of respect for the concept of inclusiveness and shared regional interests,” US Central Command told AP. | |
| READ MORE: Arab League nations v Qatar: How it all started | |
| “We will continue to encourage all partners to work together toward the sort of common solutions that enable security and stability in the region,” Colonel John Thomas, a Central Command spokesman, added. | |
| The Qatar diplomatic crisis started back in June when several countries, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Yemen, cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism. Riyadh also accused Qatar of supporting Iran-backed militants. |