News from Nov 2, 2026 (UTC)
Bahrain isTense
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Why
Gulf states fear fiercer Iran retaliation if the US strikes again after Trump's Iran threat.
Prince Salman inaugurated the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2026 in Bahrain, which brings 20bn of deals.
A man was jailed for three years over an assault on policemen in Bahrain.
What happened
- Statements23%
- Cooperation59%
- Criticism10%
- Protests1%
- Pressure3%
- Fighting3%
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