After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official visit to Oman in October—the first for an Israeli head of state since 1996—he has been vocal in his intentions to build on that by solidifying ties with other states, including Bahrain. ..…

Bahrain's supreme court, on Monday upheld life sentence for Shiite Sheikh Ali Salman for spying for Gulf Qatar, .. ... Bahrain, vital link for Western militaries, is home to US Navy's Fifth Fleet and British base.. ..…

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian foreign ministry deplored the life sentence verdicts handed down by Bahrain's highest court to three opposition leaders, including top cleric Sheikh Ali Salman, calling on Manama to recognize the civil rights of the country's people. . . . . ..…