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Iran and Bahrain are linked through regional geopolitical tensions, where Iran's influence is a primary concern for Bahrain and its GCC allies [1], [2], [3]. This relationship is further defined by Bahrain's diplomatic efforts to condemn Iranian actions [4] and historical concerns regarding Iranian support for Shia populations within Bahrain [5], as well as recent efforts by Bahrain to manage regional escalation involving Iran [6].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 2 facts
claimSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sought to contain Iranian regional expansion in Bahrain, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
accountIn 2011, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates perceived the Arab Spring uprisings as a destabilizing force, fearing that the resulting chaos would empower political Islam movements and increase Iranian influence, particularly in Bahrain and Yemen.
The Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, April 2026 ... securitycouncilreport.org 1 fact
claimUN Security Council Resolution 2817, authored by Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan, condemns Iran's strikes against these countries, determines that these acts constitute a breach of international law and a threat to international peace and security, and demands that Iran immediately halt attacks and comply with international law.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
accountSaudi-Iranian tensions have persisted for forty years, evidenced by events such as the 1990s Khobar Towers bombing and Saudi concerns regarding Iranian support for Shia minorities in eastern Saudi Arabia and Shia majorities in Bahrain.