Qatar-Saudi Crisis Phone Call Leads to Fresh Issues

The transcript discusses the complexity of the Qatar-Saudi Arabia dispute, highlighting a phone call that sparked differing interpretations and further tensions. The call's origin, possibly involving Donald Trump, is debated, affecting diplomatic relations. The US aims to mediate, leveraging its ties with both nations, but the call's fallout complicates its role. The resolution timeline remains uncertain, with both sides unwilling to concede first.

What are the implications of who initiated the phone call in the context of the dispute?

In what ways does the text suggest that neither side wants to lose face in the dispute?