Tag Archives: bahrain

Egypt

| May 9, 2011

Iran’s push for regional domination gets Arab Spring boost

Libya

| April 24, 2011

Attempt to freeze Moammar Kadafi’s assets hits resistance

Egypt

| April 20, 2011

Egypt – Top Sunni cleric warns Tehran not to meddle in Arab states

Bahrain

| April 3, 2011

The six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council denounced Iran for its “continuing interference” in the region. The council issued the statement after Saudi Arabia sent troops to back the government of Bahrain during anti-government protests thought to have been incited by Iran.

Bahrain

| March 21, 2011

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa claimed security forces foiled “an external plot” that has “fomented for 20 to 30 years until the ground was ripe for subversive designs.” Bahrain has blamed Iran for stirring up the Shia majority in the past.

Bahrain

| March 16, 2011

Six people, including two policemen, were killed after security forces attacked a protesters’ camp in the capital of Manama. Security forces deployed armored vehicles and helicopters against the protesters, and succeeded in clearing the square.

Bahrain

| March 15, 2011

The king of Bahrain declared martial law to clamp down on protests from Shia minorities. More than 1,000 Saudi troops have deployed to Bahrain, while the United Arab Emirates promised to deploy 500 policemen.

Bahrain

| March 12, 2011

Gates tells Bahrain’s king that ‘baby steps’ to reform aren’t enough