The Pentagon earlier on Tuesday renewed praise of Qatar for hosting a vital U.S. air base and for its "enduring commitment to regional security," sticking to a message of reassurance even as President Donald Trump, via Twitter, applauded Arab nations' decision to cut ties.
(Reporting by Phil Stewart; Editing by James Dalgleish)Pentagon says Mattis speaks to Qatar's defense minister
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