Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — The United States decision to withdraw from the Gulf has had major consequences, a leading analyst said. A senior fellow of the International Institute of Strategic Studies said that Washington decided to reduce its commitment to the Middle East, particularly the Gulf. The analyst, Toby Dodge, said the U.S. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — In an unusual move, the State Department has criticized the conduct of the U.S. ambassador to Bahrain. The State Department’s inspector-general has concluded that ambassador Thomas Krajeski failed to improve U.S. relations with Bahrain. In a 43-page report, the inspector-general criticized his conduct and leadership of the embassy in Manama. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Originally published Oct. 3, 2013 [Editors Note: The following report was based in part on a report by the Gulf Daily News in Bahrain which has been disputed by the government of Bahrain and the U.S embassy there. The Gulf Daily news stands by its report. See: Bahrain, U.S. embassy deny reports […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States plans to expand its naval presence in Bahrain. Officials said the U.S. Navy has received approval to increase its fleet in the Gulf. They said the fleet would include the arrival of two coastal patrol boats in the spring of 2014. “Bahrain is going to suddenly emerge,” […]
Special to WorldTribune.com MOSCOW — The United States has been drafting plans for a rapid naval evacuation from Bahrain. Officials said the U.S. Navy has conducted an exercise that envisioned a crisis in the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. [Related stories: Bahrain, U.S. embassy deny reports of statements attributed to Gen. Shelton, Oct. 8 and Former […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — The United States, amid a government shutdown, continues military operations in the Gulf. The U.S. Navy said patrol and other operations in the Gulf would not be affected by the government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1. The Navy said the Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain, would continue to […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — For the first time, a Gulf Cooperation Council state has overseen a petition to expel the ambassador from the United States. Sunni politicians have organized a campaign against what they termed U.S. intervention in Bahrain’s domestic affairs. Organizers said the campaign targeted U.S. ambassador to Manama Thomas Krajeski, accused […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Bahrain, amid a Shi’ite revolt, has been deemed critical to U.S. interests in the Gulf. U.S. Central Command said Bahrain, despite Iranian-aided unrest, remained important for American naval interests in the Gulf. Bahrain has been home to the sole major U.S. Navy operating base in the Middle East. “Bahrain has […]
Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Iran has reported the close tracking of the U.S. Navy in the Gulf. A senior Iranian commander said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been following U.S. Navy patrols in the Gulf. (Related story: Iran announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz and claims U.S. is complying, April 22) The commander […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States intends to resume weapons exports to Bahrain. The administration of President Barack Obama told Congress that Washington would renew arms shipments to Bahrain. In a statement on May 11, Congress was told that U.S. engines and ships would be delivered to Bahrain’s military, coast guard and security […]