ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 2. Kazakhstan’s
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the King of Bahrain Hamad bin
Isa Al Khalifa discussed the current situation in the Middle East
during a phone call, Trend reports via the press service of the Kazakh
president.
During the talks, Tokayev expressed Kazakhstan’s support and
solidarity with the people of Bahrain amid challenging times. He
voiced concern over missile attacks targeting civilian
infrastructure in Bahrain and other countries not involved in the
war against Iran.
Tokayev stressed that Kazakhstan favors de-escalation of
tensions and supports peaceful resolution of conflicts through
dialogue and diplomacy.
In response, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa thanked President
Tokayev for Kazakhstan’s consistent support and confirmed Bahrain’s
intention to further enhance bilateral cooperation, focusing on
trade, economic, and investment ties.
Following the second round of nuclear talks between Washington
and Tehran on February 17, which ended without progress, the U.S.
increased its presence in areas near Iran, deploying over 150
aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East.
The escalation follows the 3rd round of nuclear talks between
Iran and the United States in Geneva on February 26. Held under the
administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the negotiations
were seen as a last opportunity for a diplomatic resolution.
However, no agreements were reached, as Tehran refused to halt
uranium enrichment, dismantle its nuclear facilities, or accept
indefinite restrictions on its nuclear program. On the morning of
February 28, Israel and the U.S. began launching strikes on Iran
from land, sea, and air.
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