The Bahraini Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa made a derogatory statement on Wednesday (March 2, 2016) against the Shiite sect which the majority of the indigenous people of Bahrain follow.

The Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, stated that Hezbollah stressed on the necessity of being positive with Saudi Arabia in order to reach a dialogue, although its tanks crushed the bones of protestors at that time.

Bahrain witnessed widespread protests, as Bahrainis took to the streets to express their rejection of Saudi presence in the country in preparation for the anniversary of the Saudi forces� military intervention in Bahrain.

Bahrain Mirror: The Bahraini Foreign Ministry reiterated that it backs Saudi Arabia and completely supports the measures it has taken to reinforce security. This statement came as a comment on the death of a Bahraini national in Al-Awamiya area at the hands of Saudi forces.

Information revealed that military vehicles and Saudi forces attacked Al-Awamiya area in Qatif in Saudi Arabia�s Eastern Province, which left at least one person killed and several injured.

The Guardian revealed in an article by journalist Jamie Doward that there are documents proving that "Britain has been accused of waging a behind-the-scenes PR offensive aimed at neutering United Nations criticism of Bahrain for its human rights record, including the alleged use of torture by its security forces."

Bahrain announced that it backs the Saudi decision to stop sending military aid to the Lebanese army and security forces, while Hezbollah stressed that �the Saudi decision reveals once again its false claims of countering terrorism.�

Bahrain Mirror (Reuters): Rating agency Standard & Poor's downgraded Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Bahrain and Oman's credit ratings on Wednesday, in its second mass cut of large oil producers in almost exactly a year.

Bahrain Mirror (Reuters): Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have banned Iranian-flagged vessels from entering their waters and imposed other shipping restrictions, according to ship insurers citing local reports, potentially escalating tensions between Tehran and Riyadh.

The Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Al-Muallem said that his country �will resist any ground incursion into its territory and send the aggressors home �in coffins,�� in comments aimed at Arab countries that have announced their readiness to join such an operation.

Bahrain Mirror (Reuters): Bahrain is ready to commit ground troops to Syria as part of a U.-S.-led coalition against Islamic State, the Gulf island state said on Friday, a day after its larger neighbour and close ally Saudi Arabia announced a similar pledge.

Bahrain�s main opposition group, Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, condemned the �heinous terrorist act� that targeted worshippers at the Imam Ridha Mosque located in the Al-Ahsa governorate, east of Saudi Arabia.

Bahrain Mirror (Reuters): Diplomatic tensions are causing airlines in Saudi Arabia, Iran and Bahrain to lose millions of dollars in revenue at a time when all three countries are grappling with the economic impact of lower oil prices

Bahrain�s Public Prosecution announced that Dr. Saeed Al-Samahiji was referred to court over charges of insulting Saudi Arabia and calling for demonstrations.

Bahrain Mirror: Iran's Parliament (Shura Council) Speaker Ali Larijani stressed that "Saudi Arabia failed to take control of Syria and Bahrain through military operations,"

Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): A research made by Carnegie's Alexandra Siegel confirms that the majority of sectarian Arabic tweets were sent from Gulf countries, mainly Saudi Arabia.

Bahrain Mirror: The Civil Aviation Authority at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications announced on Wednesday (January 6, 2016) that all flights to and from Iran have been suspended.

Bahrain Mirror (Reuters): Bahrain said on Wednesday it had caught an Iranian-linked cell plotting attacks on its territory, days after it followed its close ally Saudi Arabia in cutting ties with Iran.

Bahrain Mirror: A statement issued by Bahraini Clerics on Sunday (January 3, 2016) condemned the Saudi regime�s execution of Sheikh Nimr Al-Nimr, stressing that sentences like these will not silence free voices.

Bahrain Mirror: Six human rights organizations issued a statement condemning with the harshest terms the implementation of the death sentence issued by the Saudi authorities against the prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr Al-Nimr, with three others prisoners of conscience.