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Qatar, which hosts Washington's most strategic military base in the Persian Gulf and sits atop some of the word's largest proven natural gas reserves, is the target of an economic and diplomatic blockade from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. (Associated Press/File)

U.S. stuck in Middle East allies’ feud

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Jihad Axis Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Qatar must choose between U.S. and Iran

By James A. Lyons

A black-and-white depiction of Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, attracts signatures and comments of support from residents amid a diplomatic crisis between Qatar and neighboring Arab countries in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, July 3, 2017. A group of Arab nations has extended a deadline for Qatar to respond to their list of demands in a diplomatic crisis roiling the Gulf by 48 hours, saying Kuwait's emir requested the delay as part of his efforts to mediate the dispute. (AP Photo/Maggie Hyde)

Arab states angry over Qatar’s dismissal of their demands

By HAMZA HENDAWI and MOHAMMED WAGDY - Associated Press

In this Jan. 1, 2015, file photo, staff members of Al-Jazeera International work at the news studio in Doha, Qatar. Kuwait has given Qatar a list of demands from Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations that includes shutting down Al-Jazeera and cutting diplomatic ties to Iran. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal, File)

The Latest: Turkey won’t end its military presence in Qatar

Associated Press

In this Jan. 1, 2015, file photo, staff members of Al-Jazeera International work at the news studio in Doha, Qatar. Kuwait has given Qatar a list of demands from Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations that includes shutting down Al-Jazeera and cutting diplomatic ties to Iran. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal, File)

Turkey rejects Gulf Arab states’ demands over its Qatar base

By Adam Schreck and Josh Lederman - Associated Press

In this June 13, 2017, file photo, Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. In a dramatic shift, the Trump administration on June 20, demanded that Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries boycotting Qatar produce details of their complaints about the small Persian Gulf monarchy’s support for extremism and reach a speedy resolution to the diplomatic crisis. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Rex Tillerson: Saudi Arabia, Gulf allies drafting demands to end Qatar blockade

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday Jan. 6, 2011 file photo, a traditional dhow floats in the Corniche Bay of Doha, Qatar, with tall buildings of the financial district in the background. Qatar says it has pulled all of its troops from the border of Djibouti and Eritrea, East African nations that have a long-running territorial dispute which Doha had helped mediate. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das, File)

U.S. fighter jet deal, ship visit show military links to Qatar

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

Qatari Foreign Minister Sheik Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani speaks during a press conference after talks with his Serbian counterpart Ivica Dacic, in Belgrade, Serbia, in this Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, file photo. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, File)

Arab nations add names to terror list amid Qatar dispute

By Malak Harb and Jon Gambrell - Associated Press

FILE - In April 20, 2010 file photo, an Emirates airline passenger jet taxis on the tarmac at Dubai International airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Emirates said it is suspending flights to Qatar amid a growing diplomatic rift. The airline said on its website Monday, June 5, 2017, that flights would be suspended until further notice starting Tuesday. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

The Latest: US colleges say programs in Qatar continue

Associated Press

Life proceeded as normal in Doha, Qatar, on Monday even as Saudi Arabia and three other Arab countries severed ties, accusing the nation of supporting terrorist groups. (Associated Press)

Arab neighbors isolate Qatar over terror ties

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Pliskova and Cibulkova lose opening matches in Dubai

By SANDRA HARWITT - Associated Press

Qatar to set up desert tent camp to house World Cup fans

Associated Press

Traveling in Qatar: This small country can be traversed in a matter of hours, heading out into the desert for the requisite camel ride or even to beach resorts overlooking the Saudi Arabian mountains, writes Lea Hutchins, who blogs on travel for The Washington Times.

LEA HUTCHINS: Will Doha be the next Dubai?

By Lea Hutchins

Accompanied by President Barack Obama, Jani Bergdahl and Bob Bergdahl speak during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Saturday, May 31, 2014 about the release of their son, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Kerry says exchanged Taliban fighters could re-enter terror war — at ‘enormous risk’

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Eugene, Doha and Barcelona bid for 2019 worlds

Associated Press

Rome, Madrid among 6 cities bidding for 2020 Games

By Stephen Wilson - Associated Press