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UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report

The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.

An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.
FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026.

Bahrain arrests 41 individuals linked with Iran's IRGC terrorist activities in the Kingdom

Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council during the meeting on the situation in the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, February 18, 2026.

US, Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Rubio urges against vetoes

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, meets with King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in Bahrain, in this undated handout image.

UAE strengthens 'security cohesion' in Gulf with Bahrain - analysis


France's Macron discusses Israel-Hamas war with Egypt, Qatar and Bahrain

Qatar has also played an increasingly important role as a mediator - in January, Qatar and France brokered a deal with Israel and Hamas to deliver urgent medication to Israeli hostages.

 French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he speaks during an international humanitarian conference for civilians in Gaza, at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, France, on November 9, 2023.

Iran, Bahrain to start talks on releasing Iranian funds, resuming political relations

Bahrain, home to the US Navy Fifth Fleet, has long blamed Tehran for stirring up its own majority Shi'ite Muslim population against the country's Sunni monarchy.

Iranian waves Iran and Bahrain flags 370

Bahrain, Kuwait are investigating thousands of citizenship fraud cases

The countries’ generous benefits for their citizens, along with access to unrestricted movement, have inspired thousands to fraudulently obtain citizenship in Bahrain or Kuwait

A Special Force personnel guards an entrance to the crime scene where a blast killed one and seriously injured two police officers in the village of Diraz west of Manama, Bahrain, June 19, 2017.

Arab leaders meet in Bahrain for summit regarding Gaza and regional development

Arab League summit convenes in Bahrain to address the Gaza conflict and regional integration. Concerns arise over Israel's isolation amid shifting alliances and diplomatic challenges.

 Bahrain King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad al-Khalifa receives Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas upon his arrival to attend the 33rd Arab Summit, in Manama, Bahrain. Uploaded on 16/5/2024

Arab nations near consensus on two-state solution at Bahrain Summit

Bahrain hosts the 33rd Arab Summit to discuss Gaza, propose a ceasefire, and push for a Palestinian state. Arab leaders aim for a unified stance on regional issues.

ARAB LEADERS pose for a photo ahead of an Arab League summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last year.

Israel-Hamas war day 212: What's going on in Gaza?

Gaza deal not secure yet • Hamas delegation in Cairo for hostage deal talks • IDF strikes targets in Gaza • IDF kills terror cell in Tulkarm

Israel Police raid the Al Jazeera offices in east Jerusalem on May 5, 2024

Iran-backed Bahraini group claims second attack on Israel

As Iran pushes Islamic countries to cut ties with Israel, they may be using Bahraini resistance group to destabilize region.

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

Iranian-backed terror group in Bahrain claims to target Israel

Saraya Al-Ashtar confirmed on Thursday, “that it targeted the headquarters of the company responsible for land transportation in the occupation entity...in the city of Umm Al-Rashrash, Eilat..."

 A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

UAE, Egypt, Bahrain push for peace in the Middle East

In Cairo, Bahrain and Egypt discussed the desire for calm in Gaza and putting an end to “ongoing regional tension.” The two sides agreed on the urgent need to exert efforts towards de-escalations.

 President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, during a state visit reception, at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates March 5, 2024.

Bahrain releases 1,584 prisoners, including life sentences, in major pardon

Despite facing international scrutiny from entities like the United Nations for its trial and detention practices, Bahrain insists that its judicial proceedings adhere to international law standards.

 Anti-government protesters hold a picture of a political prisoner while calling for his release during a rally organized by Bahrain's main opposition party Al Wefaq in Budaiya, west of Manama, February 15, 2014.