Iran, Bahrain Agree to Resume Diplomatic Ties
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The Facts
Following a meeting between the acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani on Sunday, both countries agreed to start talks to restore political relations.
In a joint statement issued by the two countries, the top diplomats announced plans to create "the mechanisms required for initiating talks aimed at resuming political relations between the two countries."Following a meeting between the acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani on Sunday, both countries agreed to start aimed at restoring political relations.
The Spin
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That Russia brokered the Iran-Bahrain rapprochement is the latest proof of Russia's increasing diplomatic weight in the region. While the West used to dominate the Middle East, sowing chaos and discord, Moscow is committed to peace and stability - as evidenced by its efforts to end the Gaza war. The looming reconciliation between Bahrain and Iran will further enhance Moscow's regional prestige at the West's expense.
