Strong opposition to normalization of diplomatic relations between Iran, Bahrain and UAE and Israel September 13, 4:01
Following the UAE = United Arab Emirates through the mediation of the Trump administration in the United States, Bahrain also strongly opposed Iran, which is in fierce conflict with both the United States and Israel, against the agreement to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel, which had been in conflict for many years. There is also concern that tensions in the region will increase.
Following the UAE last month, the US Trump administration has revealed that Bahrain has also agreed to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel, and will invite representatives of each country to the capital Washington on the 15th of this month to hold a signing ceremony.
President Trump wants to strengthen the siege to Iran, which is in fierce conflict, by promoting diplomatic achievements ahead of the presidential election in November and improving relations between Israel and the Arab countries, which have been in conflict for many years. It seems that there is.
In response, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 12th, strongly condemning the agreement as a "shameful act" and saying, "If Israel brings instability to the Persian Gulf, Bahrain and We consider it the responsibility of a country that follows the same path. "
The UAE and Bahrain face Iran across the Persian Gulf, known as the oil transport aorta, and are in an important security position for Iran.
For this reason, Iran seems to see Israel as a threat to increase its influence on the UAE and Bahrain, and there is concern that tensions in the region will increase.
Bahrain government wary of public opposition?
The Bahraini government seems to be wary of public opposition to the long-standing conflict with Israel to normalize diplomatic relations, and locals say police vehicles were released in the capital Manama on the 12th. It means that they were seen to patrol frequently.
A minority of Islamic Sunni royalty is in power in Bahrain, but in 2011 there was a large-scale anti-government demonstration by a majority of Shiites.
For this reason, the government seems to be nervous about the agreement with Israel to normalize diplomatic relations, and media coverage is also severely restricted.
"Establishing diplomatic relations with Israel is an act based on national sovereignty, showing a brave country's position that reflects the wiseness of King Hamad," said Interior Minister Rashid, who is in charge of maintaining security, through state news agency on the 12th. It seems that the aim is to appeal to the public that this agreement was a correct decision.