More details were released and reactions delivered today about the extraordinary consultations between the Kingdom of Bahrain, along with the United States and the United Kingdom held under Article II of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA).
As reported in yesterday’s GDN, Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s National Security Adviser and Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council, consulted on Thursday with Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of the US Central Command, and Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defence Staff of the UK, all members of the C-SIPA Defence Working Group (DWG).
DWG members discussed the current security landscape in the region, notably the hostile Iranian aggression that seeks to blatantly undermine the security and stability of Bahrain and neighbouring nations.
All parties underscored the robust partnership and collaboration between their countries, reaffirming their shared commitment to addressing challenges to regional security and stability collectively.
CENTCOM Commander Adm Cooper said in a statement: “The Iranian terrorist regime has attacked 12 different countries and continues to deliberately target civilians throughout the Middle East.
“Last night, Iranian forces fired seven attack drones at civilian, residential neighbourhoods in Bahrain. This is unacceptable and will not go unanswered.
“We will continue working with regional partners to address this threat to innocent people across the region.”
The DWG discussions highlighted the strategic partnership established under C-SIPA, which underlines mutual commitments to enhance security co-operation and collective deterrence against external threats.
All partners reiterated their dedication to continuing to work together to confront external aggressions that may threaten any member’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
This commitment reflects the deep ties between the C-SIPA member nations and their alignment on the necessary security measures to ensure peace and stability across the region.
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