Instant Alert: Bahrain is severing diplomatic ties with Iran

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Bahrain is severing diplomatic ties with Iran by on Jan 4, 2016, 6:14 AM Advertisement A Bahraini government minister says the tiny island kingdom is severing its diplomatic ties with Iran. Minister of Media Affairs Isa al-Hamadi made the announcement on Monday. Bahrain's decision comes amid heightened tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Bahrain frequently accuses Iran of being behind the long-running, low-level insurgency in the country since its majority Shiite population began protests in 2011 against Bahrain's Sunni rulers.   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011