Qatar Ready for Consequences in Bloc Showdown, Minister Says
- Al Thani says nation to defend sovereignty with Saudi-led bloc
- Demands seek to impose censorship on Qatar, Al Thani says
Investors Weigh Qatar Deadline Extension
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The Qatari government, under a Saudi-led blockade of its air, sea and land links, is unwilling to concede any demands that threaten its sovereignty or violate international law, said Foreign Minister Mohammed Al Thani. Qatari stocks fell.
The small Gulf emirate is prepared to let pass the deadline for complying with 13 demands set down by the bloc, including shutting the Al Jazeera television network and cutting back ties with Iran, he said Saturday in Rome, where he met with his Italian counterpart.