Bahrain Welcomes US Decision on Iranian Oil Waivers
Bahrain welcomed on Monday the decision of US
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo concerning Iran’s oil exports.
"This step is crucial in order to further
support and strengthen efforts exerted in combating terrorism and eradicating
Iran’s malign and dangerous activities that aim to undermine security and
stability and support terrorist organizations and militias in the region,"
Bahrain’s foreign ministry said.
"The Kingdom commends the pivotal role of the
United States in its relentless efforts and strategic decisions to eliminate
violence, extremism and terrorism, and all those supporting or funding it on
the regional and international levels," the ministry said in a statement.
The Kingdom reiterated its unequivocal support to
the US and called for the need to enhance international efforts aimed at
eradicating the Iranian regime’s malign activities and policies that threaten
security and peace, and end its attempts to spread chaos in the region.
The US demanded on Monday that buyers of Iranian oil
stop purchases by May 1 or face sanctions, a move to choke off Tehran’s oil
revenues.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said "we're
going to zero across the board.”
He added that the United States had no plans for a
grace period beyond May 1 for countries to comply.
