Bahrain sent message through Russia to normalise ties with Iran: Official
Al Jazeera
Bahraini officials have previously said that Manama is seeking improved relations with Tehran after years of tensions.
Bahrain has sent a request via Russia to re-establish diplomatic relations with Iran, Iranian news outlets have reported, citing presidential adviser Mohammad Jamshidi.
The reports on Friday come after several public statements by Bahraini officials expressing openness to restoring ties with Iran after years of tensions between the two countries.
“Bahrain has sent a message to Iran through Russia to normalise relations with Iran,” Jamshidi was quoted as saying by Iran’s Press TV.
Manama had cut off diplomatic relations with Tehran in 2016 following a spike in tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Bahrain had also accused Iran of involvement in antigovernment protests that swept the country in 2011.
Saudi Arabia normalised its own relations with Iran as part of a Chinese-brokered agreement last year.
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