Manama: His Majesty King Hamad yesterday praised the strong US role in strengthening regional peace.
He hailed the historic relations as he received at Sakhir Palace, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, retired US General Anthony Zinni and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Gulf Affairs in the Near East Bureau Tim Lenderking, marking their visit to Bahrain as part of a regional tour .