US envoy Brock praises Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi's stance on illegal arms

US envoy Tom Brock welcomed remarks made by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi regarding illegal weapons, noting the necessity of reducing the influence of militias in Iraq, according to Ajel English.

Bahrain has decided to return an ambassador to Iraq, marking a thaw in relations following the first visit by an Iraqi prime minister to the kingdom in over twenty years. Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani communicated this decision during a phone call with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, according to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. Dr Al Zayani stated the move reflects Bahrain's desire to strengthen relations and expand joint cooperation.

The ambassador, Khalid Al Mansour, previously left Baghdad in April due to regional tensions after Manama summoned the Iraqi charge d'affaires to protest drone attacks by Iran-backed militias targeting US military bases in Bahrain, The National UAE reports. During their discussion, the two ministers addressed regional developments and emphasized the importance of ongoing consultation and coordination.

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