F-15 Fighter Jets

US and Qatar sign $12 billion deal to buy F-15 fighter jets

The deal and the military exercise between the US and Qatar comes after Trump criticised the Gulf nation for being "a funder of terrorism at a very high level" soon after four Gulf countries broke all diplomatic ties with Qatar. Jun 15, 2017
Tillerson: Gulf states blockade against Qatar hindering US military actions

Tillerson: Gulf states blockade against Qatar hindering US military actions

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged for calm and an ease to the blockade imposed against Qatar by the Arab nations. He said the diplomatic row was causing unintended humanitarian consequences like food shortages, the forced separation of families and children being pulled out of school. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain and the Western-recognised governments of Libya and Yemen as well as the Maldives cut ties with Doha on 5 June, accusing it of supporting terror groups, including the Islamic State. The countries also denounced Qatars perceived tolerance of Saudi Arabias arch-rival, Iran. Jun 10, 2017