Bahrain praises US move over Iran threat

Bahrain has reiterated its appreciation of the initiatives taken by US President Donald Trump to counter threats by the Iranian regime.

Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmad Al Khalifa said the initiatives coupled with determination to combat terrorism “reflect the US realisation of the sources of danger in the region and its desire to cooperate closely with the countries of the region to face threats and ultimately achieve peace and security”.

The Bahraini minister was holding talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington.

Bahrain has long called for countering Iran’s meddling in its domestic affairs, describing it as a “direct threat and unacceptable interference.”

Terror attacks

Manama also charged that Iranian forces were behind terror attacks in the kingdom.

In May, Bahrain welcomed Trump’s decision to pull out from the nuclear deal with Iran, saying it mirrored US commitment to confront Iranian policies and Tehran’s continuous attempts to spread terrorism.