"Good" diplomatic steps are being taken towards normalizing Iran's relations with Bahrain , Iran's Foreign Ministry said (Tuesday).
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, made the remarks in an interview with the Iranian Arabic-language news channel ((Al-Alam)), where he expressed optimism that Iran will normalize its relations with Bahrain and other countries in the region.
Kanani stressed that the Iranian government is determined to improve relations with all countries in the region on the basis of common interests.
Speaking at a weekly press conference on Monday, Kanaani said that the recent detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia will have other positive regional effects, such as the rapprochement between Iran and Bahrain.
Today, media reports stated that direct talks are taking place between Iran and Bahrain regarding the restoration of bilateral relations, and the results are expected to be announced in the near future.
On Friday, China, Saudi Arabia and Iran announced that the latter two had reached a deal that includes an agreement to resume diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies and representations within two months.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry: There are "good" diplomatic moves to normalize relations with Bahrain