Gulf States Lift Blockade Of Qatar

Gulf States Lift Blockade Of Qatar

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In a regional summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the Solidarity and Stability Agreement, ending a four-year blockade on Qatar. The embargo, initiated in 2017, accused Qatar of supporting terrorism and having close ties with Iran, which Qatar denied. The block also demanded the closure of Al Jazeera. The US played a role in restoring relations, though the deal's terms were not disclosed.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Solidarity and Stability Agreement announced by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince?

To establish a new media network in the region

To form a military alliance against Iran

To end the four-year blockade of Qatar

To initiate a new trade deal with Qatar

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30 sec • 1 pt

What were the main accusations against Qatar that led to the embargo?

Supporting terrorism and being too close to Iran

Manipulating oil prices in the global market

Engaging in cyber attacks against neighboring countries

Interfering in the internal politics of Saudi Arabia

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Qatar respond to the allegations made by the block?

By accepting the accusations and apologizing

By denying the allegations consistently

By cutting ties with Iran immediately

By agreeing to shut down Al Jazeera

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the demands made by the block against Qatar?

To increase oil production

To shut down the Al Jazeera media network

To join a new economic union

To reduce military spending

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country reportedly played a role in restoring relations between Qatar and its neighbors?

United Kingdom

China

United States

Russia