Bahrain–Iraq relations

Bahrain–Iraq relations refers to the historic and current bilateral relationship between Bahrain and Iraq. In recent years relations between the two have been mixed, with the Bahraini government criticizing what it sees as Iraq's interference in its internal affairs, especially since the 2011 unrest.[1][2] Both countries have Shi’ite majority population and are part of the Organization for Islamic Cooperation.

Bahrain–Iraq relations

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In recent years, both countries have moved to establish a stronger relationship in fear of growing Iranian interference.

The current ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Iraq is Salah Al Maliki,[3] while the current ambassador of the Republic of Iraq in Bahrain is Ahmed Nayef Rasheed Al-Dulaimi.[4] Bahrain maintains an embassy in Baghdad and a consulate general in Najaf, while Iraq is represented through its embassy in Manama.[4]

References
  1. Bahrain summons Iraqi ambassador. Gulf News. Published 10 June 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  2. Hagood, Anne. The Narrative of Resistance - Bahrain and Iraq. Arab Media and Society. Published 11 March 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  3. Ambassador. Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Iraq. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  4. Embassy of Iraq in Manama, Bahrain. Embassy Pages. Retrieved 17 March 2017.


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