Sunni Muslim Gulf states accuse Shi'ite Iran of fomenting instability in the region, which the Islamic Republic denies.

Washington is leading international efforts to isolate Iran over its disputed nuclear programme and accuses it of fomenting instability in Iraq.

Several members of the CNDD, including a newly-appointed minister, have been arrested since the junta took power and accused of fomenting instability.

Local officials have in the past fingered the Rahanweyn clan for fomenting instability in the region and supplying fighters to the Shabaab.

A group of Arab nations led by Saudi Arabia and Egypt cut ties with Qatar in June, accusing it of fomenting instability.

Ms Rice repeatedly accused Syria of fomenting instability in Lebanon, doing too little to stop insurgents crossing into Iraq and supporting anti-Israeli militant groups.