Niger Recalls Its Ambassador To Qatar In Support Of Saudi Arabia

Accused of supporting terrorism, Qatar was banned by Saudi Arabia and its allies on 5 June 2017. 

Niger announced on Saturday (June 10th) that it had recalled its ambassador to Doha, Qatar. A joint decision with Saudi Arabia and its Arab but also African allies who broke off their diplomatic relations with the emirate of gas. They accuse Qatar of supporting some radical Islamist groups, as well as Iran.

Saudi Arabia And Its Allies Publish List Of Terrorists Linked To Qatar

Doha, Qatar, on 5 June 2017.

Saudi Arabia and its allies, who broke off diplomatic relations with Doha, published on Friday (June 9th) a list of people and organizations linked to "- terrorist " activities, which they said were supported by Qatar.

Qatar: African Countries Position Themselves In The Diplomatic Crisis

Accused of supporting terrorism, Qatar was banned by Saudi Arabia and its allies Monday 5 June 2017.

The diplomatic crisis around Qatar has spread to Africa. After the rupture of Saudi Arabia's diplomatic relations with the emirate, several countries of the continent have, in turn, taking a stand.

Crisis In The Gulf: Qatar Under Pressure

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, here in Kuwait City in March 2014.

As soon as announced the rupture of relations decided by Saudi Arabia and its allies towards Qatar, Iran called on its neighbors of the Gulf to "  a frank dialogue " to resolve their differences. So what are the links between Qatar and Iran and why Riyad accuses Doha of supporting Tehran?

Saudi Arabia And Its Allies Break With Qatar: What Are The Consequences?

Aerial view of Doha in Qatar.

It is a real diplomatic earthquake in the Middle East. Egypt and four Gulf States - Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Yemen - announced on June 5 that their diplomatic relations with Qatar had broken off.

Iran: Heavy Burden Of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Against Saudi Arabia

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on May 17, 2017 in Tehran.

A week after US President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, which has severely criticized Iran's role and supported Riyadh against Tehran, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei launched a virulent attack on the rival Regional level of his country, calling his leaders " unworthy".