Pompeo urges Middle East allies to end Qatar boycott
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday an ongoing boycott of Qatar by four of America’s allies in the Middle East “has dragged on too long,” though he gave no sign of any coming breakthrough in the dispute.
“We’re all more powerful when we’re working together,” Pompeo said at a news conference in the small, energy-rich nation. “Disputes between countries that have a shared objective are never helpful.”
Pompeo said he has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar regarding the expansion and renovation of al-udeid Air Base, which hosts the forward headquarters of the U.S. military’s Central Command.