Saudi news agency SPA said Riyadh cut diplomatic ties and closed borders with its neighbour to "protect its national security from the dangers of terrorism and extremism". Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ( KSA) country decided to "sever diplomatic and consular ties with Qatar, and to close all land, sea and aviation ports".

The United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) followed suit in cutting ties, and Egypt's foreign ministry also accused Doha of supporting "terrorism" as it announced the severing of diplomatic relations.The statement said all UAE ports and airports would be closed to Qatari vessels and planes.

Bahrain's news agency said their kingdom was cutting ties with Doha over its insistence on "shaking the security and stability of Bahrain and meddling in its affairs".

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