Iran has had a very harmful effect in a variety of ways in the region... fomenting unrest to a degree in Saudi Arabia, undoubtedly in Bahrain, and definitely in Yemen with Hamas, with Lebanese Hezbollah among other activities in locations.
It is a natural goal of Iran to try and expel the Fifth Fleet from Bahrain.
Al Qaeda's message that violence, terrorism and extremism are the only answer for Arabs seeking dignity and hope is being rejected each day in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain and throughout the Arab lands.
Look at what the Omar of Qatar is doing, for example - the King of Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain. There are reform movements taking place, efforts to broaden the political participation of the populations of the region.
May Allah guide us to the good of the kingdom of Bahrain and its loyal people.
Bahrain 's margin of freedom is growing day after day as we head into the future with steady steps.
There are no 'political prisoners' as such in Bahrain. People are not arrested because they express their views, we only have criminals.
I care about Bahrain. Bahrain is very dear to me. I will not allow people to play around with our laws.
The decision to open up Bahrain to embrace all people indiscriminately was fostered in me ever since I was a child.
The Bahraini people are eager to obtain facts to enable them to shape a comprehensive national opinion without division among its people. We confirm to all journalists and media personnel in the kingdom of Bahrain that their freedom is preserved and their rights are safeguarded.
