Gulf States Withdraw Ambassadors To Lebanon After Pro-Houthi Minister's Criticism of Yemen War

 

France 24: Four Gulf states including UAE pull diplomats from Beirut 

The United Arab Emirates said Saturday it was withdrawing its diplomats from Lebanon, following a similar move by Saudi Arabia over a Lebanese minister's criticism of the Riyadh-led military intervention in Yemen. 

The diplomatic row, which has also seen Riyadh suspend imports from Lebanon and both Kuwait and Bahrain expel Lebanese envoys, is another blow to a country already in the grip of crippling political and economic crises. 

Lebanon had been counting on financial assistance from the Gulf to rescue its economy.  

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WNU Editor: Regardless of what this minister said, Lebanon desperately needs aid from the Gulf states. This diplomatic dispute will impose even more hardships on the people of Lebanon. 

More News On The Gulf States Withdrawing Their Ambassadors From Lebanon  

Gulf States Withdraw Ambassadors to Lebanon Over Criticism of Yemen War -- New York Times  

Saudi Arabia Bans Lebanese Imports, Expels Ambassador Over War Comment -- NDTV  

After Saudi, Kuwait expels Lebanese diplomat over Yemen war row -- DW  

Lebanon’s FM sees possible breakthrough in diplomatic spat sparked by pro-Houthi minister -- Arab News  

Lebanese president says he wants ‘best relations’ with Saudis -- Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia foreign minister denies a diplomatic 'crisis' with Lebanon -- CNBC  

Lebanon seeks US help to resolve the crisis with Gulf states -- Gulf News

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