Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa met Thursday with Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen joint cooperation, particularly in security and military affairs. The king emphasized the central role the United States plays in defending regional security and stability and establishing international peace.
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During the meeting, both sides stressed the importance of continued coordination and cooperation between the two friendly nations to support regional and international security and stability. The talks also covered recent developments in the regional and international arena, including the evolving situation in the region and efforts to achieve security and stability, alongside discussion of Iranian attacks in the area and several issues of mutual interest.
Last week, an American source revealed that the Islamic Republic of Iran carried out a covert attack on Bahrain. According to the source, the attack included the launch of at least two suicide drones. Air defense systems in the area responded quickly to the threat: one drone was intercepted and shot down successfully using ground-based air defense weapons. The second drone managed to penetrate but landed and crashed without causing casualties or damage in a remote area of a local airfield.