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Oman, stuck between Saudi Arabia and Iran
IRAN, 2016/01/11 Since seizing power in 1970, Qaboos has wisely and strategically balanced the conflicting interests of Oman’s larger and additional powerful neighbors against one an extra without making enemies. A key pillar of Oman’s foreign policy has been to maintain alliances with both Riyadh and Tehran, rather than siding with Saudi Arabia to counter the Islamic Republic. -
Bahrain Severs Ties with Iran, UAE Reduces Diplomatic Representation in Tehran
BAHRAIN, 2016/01/05 Bahrain has severed its diplomatic relations with Iran, national news agency BNA reported on Monday. The decision comes a day next its neighbor Saudi Arabia as well severed relations with Tehran. Saudi Arabia cut ties with Iran on Sunday next Iranian protesters attacked its mission there, angered by the kingdom’s decision to execute a leading Shi’ite cleric.
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