US boosts Bahrain ties with new security agreement
The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement with Bahrain to enhance defense and economic ties, a show of support for the Gulf monarchy that a decade ago faced an arms embargo.Bahrain -- which has tense relations with nearby Iran -- is already home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, but the agreement will solidify the relationship both symbolically and by boosting cooperation, including through a commitment to share intelligence.
Source: al-monitor.com
