Britain to open new military base in Bahrain in fight against Isil
Britain will open a new military base in Bahrain in a deal to increase cooperation in tackling security threats in the region, The Telegraph reported.
Gulf states including Bahrain have found common ground with the United States and European powers in opposing Islamic State militants, and its crown prince on Friday urged war on "evil theocracy."
The country is part of a US-led coalition carrying out airstrikes on the extremist group, which has carved out vast areas of control in Syria and Iraq.
Bahrain's foreign minister Sheikh Khalid said the deal "reaffirms our joint determination to maintain regional security and stability in the face of challenging circumstances."