Bahrain Says It Will Not Participate in Iran's Proposed Meeting on Strait of Hormuz Bahrain's decision not to participate in a proposed meeting with Iran, Oman, and other regional countries to discuss safe passage for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz reflects its long standing commitment to preserving regional security and stability.
The kingdom's Foreign Ministry statement on Saturday made it clear that Bahrain will not join any collective meeting with Iran until diplomatic relations between the two countries are fully restored.
Bahrain and Iran cut off diplomatic relations in 2016, along with Saudi Arabia, following a period of strained ties. While Riyadh has since restored its ties with Tehran in 2023, Manama remains cautious.