Bahrain declines Iran Strait talks
Bahrain declined to participate in the upcoming regional ministerial meeting scheduled in Oman to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that any maritime arrangements in the area should be based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982. Bahrain reaffirmed the right of all ships to free passage without discrimination, permits, or fees, stating that the security and stability of the region depend on respecting sovereignty and refraining from acts of aggression. The country also highlighted that it has been subjected to attacks targeting its infrastructure, including recent assaults on its oil pipeline and port. Despite Iran announcing its participation in the meeting under Omani sponsorship, an Iranian official ruled out the possibility of reaching a final agreement. Relations between Bahrain and Iran remain tense since the diplomatic ties were severed in 2016 and remain frozen, amidst escalating tensions in the region regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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