Trump confronts Tamim with Doha's involvement in terrorism: journalist

CAIRO – 20 September 2017: Jennifer Jacobs, Bloomberg’s White House correspondent tweeted on Wednesday: “After Trump praised the emir Tues., he privately confronted him with evidence Qatar still engaged in terrorism-related activity, I'm told.”

After Trump praised the emir Tues., he privately confronted him with evidence Qatar still engaged in terrorism-related activity, I'm told.

— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) September 20, 2017

She then tweeted that “Trump has changed his thinking on Qatar dispute in last 10 days. Was presented with info showing Iran benefits from a prolonged dispute.”

Trump has changed his thinking on Qatar dispute in last 10 days. Was presented with info showing Iran benefits from a prolonged dispute. https://t.co/Q52mmWnr1s

— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) September 20, 2017

American President Donald Trump met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani during the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).

On June 5, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain have turned on Qatar, shutting down of all ports of entry over accusations of the country’s support and sponsorship of terrorism, allegations Doha denies.

Following the Arab boycotting of Doha, a list of 13 demands was handed to Doha’s government by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain for reconciliation, which includes the closing of Al Jazeera broadcasting channel and the suspension of Qatar’s relationship with the extremist government of Iran.

Since then, Qatar has resisted rcconciliation attempts and has not shown any efforts in disassociating itself from terrorist groups that were proven to be harbored and financially supported by Doha.