Yemen astonishment at Iran's statements over Bahrain

SANA'A, Feb. 22 (Saba) – A Yemeni official source has expressed great astonishment
at statements of head of Public Inspection at the office of the Supreme Leader of
the Islamic Revolution in Iran that Bahrain is an Iranian city.

The source said Iran's statements were not in favor of the Arab-Iranian ties and
could harm the neighborhood and Bahrain's sovereignty.

The source affirmed the Yemeni government and people's stand by Bahrain to protect
its sovereignty and stability, denying external meddling in its own affairs.

However, the source welcomed a recent statement by the Iranian Foreign ministry
saying that the country respects the independence and sovereignty of Bahrain and
affirming Iranians will not make anymore hostility statements that could undermine
stability in region.

Bahrain is a Gulf state with 718,306 population, the majority of whom shia. Bahrain
covers a total area of 688 square kilometers. It was proclaimed a kingdom in 2002.