The Muslim countries broke off relations with Qatar. What's happening?
Explained orientalists Alexander Shumilin and Vasily Kuznetsov Photo: "New Gazeta" Seven states at once - Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Libya and the Maldives - broke out diplomatic relations with Qatar. Countries demanded the withdrawal of all Qatari diplomats from their territory within 48 hours, and also announced the suspension of transport, sea and air communication with the state.