U.S Apologizes To Qatar Over Military Video

[John Snort]

On Thursday the U.S ambassador in Qatar formally apologized after a video of two American soldiers insulting the Emirates flag was posted online.

http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-apologises-qatar-over-military-video-913433666

. . . please be assured that those soldiers were making fun of themselves and not the state of Qatar

In Qatar, insulting the flag is a very serious offense. The ambassador's apology which doesn't sound sincere may not be placating enough I believe.