LONDON: US President Donald Trump emphasized Washington’s commitment to ensuring security and stability in the Gulf region in a letter to King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain.
The US leader also expressed admiration for Bahrain’s national unity in response to Iran’s violations of international law, the Bahrain News Agency reported.
Bahraini air defenses have intercepted and destroyed at least 188 ballistic missiles and 477 drones launched from Iran since the start of the US and Israel military campaign against the Tehran regime on Feb. 28.
Bahrain, which is home to the US Naval Forces Central Command and Fifth Fleet, was one of 10 countries targeted by Iran with missile and drone attacks. However, the country did not take part in any direct US-led operations against Tehran.
A fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US has held since early April. However, the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade channel, remains shut. At the same time, US-Iran negotiations continue in a bid to reach an agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
