Bahrain welcomes US strategy toward Iran

Manama, May 21 (BNA): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms the full support of the Kingdom of Bahrain for the strategy of the United States of America towards Iran, which was announced today by the honorable Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State.  The strategy reflects the determination to confront the danger of Iranian policies that undermine security and stability in the region and to overcome the shortcomings of the nuclear agreement as well as to prevent the dangers of Iran’s ballistic missile programme.  The Kingdom of Bahrain praises the continued efforts of the United States to strengthen regional and international peace and security as well as its relentless efforts to take all possible measures to prevent the spread of chaos and tension in the region and solve its crises.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the Kingdom of Bahrain considers itself on the same page with the United States of America in the face of the Iranian threat and in addressing Iran's attempts to spread violence and terrorism. The Kingdom of Bahrain asserts the need for Iran to respond positively to all efforts that aim at achieving peace and resolving conflicts in the region and to clear it from nuclear weapons and all weapons of mass destruction. The Kingdom of Bahrain also underscores the necessity of Iran to immediately stop its support for terrorist militias, to adhere to international laws and norms and to immediately halt interference in the internal affairs of the states of the region.