Bahrain FM says hopes Biden will consult with Gulf before reentering Iran deal

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani tells Walla news he hopes the incoming Biden administration will consult with Gulf states before he moves to reenter the Iran nuclear deal.

“The situation in the Middle East has changed in the past four years,” Al Zayani says during a visit to Israel. “The dynamic has changed. We are certain that a safe and stable region is in the American interest.”

He adds that his country has “no quarrel with the Iranian people. It is the behavior of the Iranian government and regime [we take issue with].”

Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani delivers a statement upon the arrival of a US-Israeli delegation in the Bahrain International Airport on October 18, 2020. (RONEN ZVULUN / POOL / AFP)

He said Bahrain was conferring with Israel and other Gulf nations on the matter and says he believes the new administration will ask for Bahrain’s position prior to taking any significant steps.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.