Author (Person) | Kerr, Simeon, Wigglesworth, Robin |
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Series Title | Financial Times |
Series Details | 22.3.11 |
Publication Date | 22/03/2011 |
Content Type | News |
Bahrain said, on 21 March 2011, it had thwarted a plot to undermine security in the kingdom and neighbouring Gulf states, prompting claims the embattled royal family is alluding to Iranian involvement to justify its violent quelling of pro-democracy protests last week. Analysts and diplomats on the ground have during the past couple of months reiterated there is little evidence Iran has played a role in the turmoil. Last week, troops from Saudi Arabia and police from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Bahrain in a show of support for the regime. |
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