Saudi-Led Bloc Extends Qatar Deadline on Demands for 2 Days
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A Saudi-led coalition that has cut air, sea and land links with Qatar over accusations the country is supporting terrorism agreed to a two-day extension of its deadline for Qatar to meet its demands, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported.
The decision was made at the request of the emir of Kuwait, which has been acting as a mediator, Kuwait News Agency reported. Qatar would submit its official response to the demands to Kuwait on Monday, it said. The Saudi-led bloc will deliver a full response after a complete reading of the Qatari government’s answer, Saudi Press Agency reported later.