Bahrain protests Khamenei remarks

On October 1, Bahrain recalled its ambassador to Iran over hostile statements against the country and asked the Iranian ambassador in Manama to leave within 72 hours.

Manama: Bahrain has summoned the acting charge d'affaires of Iranian Embassy Hameed Shafe'e Zad following recent statements made by Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, violating the Gulf state's sovereignty.
On October 1, Bahrain recalled its ambassador to Iran over hostile statements against the country and asked the Iranian ambassador in Manama to leave within 72 hours.
Undersecretary Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla on Saturday handed to the Iranian envoy an official memorandum to protest against the statements, affirming that they were a blatant interference in Bahrain's internal affairs and a rejected infringement on the sovereignty and independence of Bahrain, as well as being far from what is fundamental and known about the Kingdom and its people, and only reflect what is pursued by Iran in its policy based on sectarian discrimination and contrary to the principles and the values of civilised societies.
The undersecretary described the statements as being untrue and contrary to reality, calling for such statements to cease immediately, as they carry an explicit incitement and reflect a clear determination to foment discord and fuel tensions in the region, instead of focusing on improving the conditions of the friendly Iranian people.
The statements were made by Khamenei on November 25 during a meeting with Basij commanders.
shamada@khaleejtimes.com 

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