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The blockade defeats its purpose; Doha revives diplomatic ties with Tehran
Global Village Space |
Doha has decided to send back its envoy to Tehran after he was recalled 20 months ago over Tehran’s deterioration of ties with Riyadh.The Qatari foreign ministry said its ambassador would “return to resume his diplomatic duties”, as Doha wanted to foster ties in all fields with the Islamic republic.
The aggressors ostensibly took these extreme steps on behest of President Trump’s ratification of the anti-surge when he called out the country as the biggest supporter of terrorism in the region.
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed “bilateral relations and means of boosting and developing them” in a telephone call with his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif.
Read more:Iran sits pretty as the Qatar crisis continues to loom
This move is, however, not surprising by any means. The Gulf crisis manifested itself with the blockade and boycott of Doha by Saudi Arabia and its allies in June this year. The aggressors ostensibly took these extreme steps on behest of President Trump’s ratification of the anti-surge when he called out the country as the biggest supporter of terrorism in the region.
Qatar who had started developing cordial ties with Iran has, since then been supported by Iran and Turkey as both have rushed-in to help the tiny Gulf country with food and diplomatic aid.
However, Qatar has remained steadfast.Last month, it announced to increase LNG production by 30 percent, something which contributed to bringing it much closer to Iran.One of the main bone of contentions has been Doha’s ties with Iran.
Doha has shown resolve
The crisis which has now entered its third month has seen Qatar hold its own amid adversity. The Arab countries had presented a list of 13 demands to Doha last.In a nutshell, Qatar had been ordained to curb diplomatic ties with Iran; end ties with all terrorist organizations; shut down Al Jazeera; expel Turkish military from its soil and fully align itself with fellow Gulf countries. Qatar has further been categorically told to cut ties with political opponents of regimes in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain.
Read more:The club of four castigate Qatar’s piecemeal response
Qatar’s rejection of these demands and its desire to maintain an independent foreign policy was severely criticized by the Arab countries.Hence, the boycott continues to date with threats of further isolation.However, Qatar has remained steadfast.Last month, it announced to increase LNG production by 30 percent, something which contributed to bringing it much closer to Iran.One of the main bone of contentions has been Doha’s ties with Iran.
The decision to restore full diplomatic ties with Tehran has effectively defeated the very purpose of the boycott. Instead of deterring Doha, the boycott has brought the two countries together. For Iran, this is a victory of sorts.
Read full article.........
The blockade defeats its purpose; Doha revives diplomatic ties with Tehran
Global Village Space |
Doha has decided to send back its envoy to Tehran after he was recalled 20 months ago over Tehran’s deterioration of ties with Riyadh.The Qatari foreign ministry said its ambassador would “return to resume his diplomatic duties”, as Doha wanted to foster ties in all fields with the Islamic republic.
The aggressors ostensibly took these extreme steps on behest of President Trump’s ratification of the anti-surge when he called out the country as the biggest supporter of terrorism in the region.
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed “bilateral relations and means of boosting and developing them” in a telephone call with his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif.
Read more:Iran sits pretty as the Qatar crisis continues to loom
This move is, however, not surprising by any means. The Gulf crisis manifested itself with the blockade and boycott of Doha by Saudi Arabia and its allies in June this year. The aggressors ostensibly took these extreme steps on behest of President Trump’s ratification of the anti-surge when he called out the country as the biggest supporter of terrorism in the region.
Qatar who had started developing cordial ties with Iran has, since then been supported by Iran and Turkey as both have rushed-in to help the tiny Gulf country with food and diplomatic aid.
However, Qatar has remained steadfast.Last month, it announced to increase LNG production by 30 percent, something which contributed to bringing it much closer to Iran.One of the main bone of contentions has been Doha’s ties with Iran.
Doha has shown resolve
The crisis which has now entered its third month has seen Qatar hold its own amid adversity. The Arab countries had presented a list of 13 demands to Doha last.In a nutshell, Qatar had been ordained to curb diplomatic ties with Iran; end ties with all terrorist organizations; shut down Al Jazeera; expel Turkish military from its soil and fully align itself with fellow Gulf countries. Qatar has further been categorically told to cut ties with political opponents of regimes in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain.
Read more:The club of four castigate Qatar’s piecemeal response
Qatar’s rejection of these demands and its desire to maintain an independent foreign policy was severely criticized by the Arab countries.Hence, the boycott continues to date with threats of further isolation.However, Qatar has remained steadfast.Last month, it announced to increase LNG production by 30 percent, something which contributed to bringing it much closer to Iran.One of the main bone of contentions has been Doha’s ties with Iran.
The decision to restore full diplomatic ties with Tehran has effectively defeated the very purpose of the boycott. Instead of deterring Doha, the boycott has brought the two countries together. For Iran, this is a victory of sorts.
Read full article.........
The blockade defeats its purpose; Doha revives diplomatic ties with Tehran
