Tweeting from Manama after sit-down with Bahraini king, Pompeo says he discussed alliance for 'countering Iran’s malign influence in the region'

On 3rd and 4th leg of Mideast charm offensive after Jerusalem-Abu Dhabi deal, US secretary of state to meet Bahraini king, crown prince, Emirati counterpart; no word on agenda

US secretary of state expected to try and push for potential normalization between Jerusalem and Manama -- or for Bahrain to play role in warming ties with Saudi Arabia

Israeli daily says Pompeo's Mideast tour aimed at garnering support for move; Bahrain, Oman, Morocco, Sudan and Chad said to confirm participation, while Palestinians refuse

Two days after deal announced, Israeli TV stations interview upbeat Emirati politicians, locals; in the GCC's other 5 countries, by contrast, there's unease at idea of public ties

Report says phone call between Yossi Cohen, Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa took place in recent days, notes the latter was reported to have left Bahrain for a 'private visit'

Sultanate, which could reportedly be the next Gulf country to sign historic deal with Jewish state, says it hopes move will help achieve Middle East peace

Hours after UAE and Israel establish relations in deal announced by Trump, Hebrew media reports indicate Bahrain may follow soon

Despite many disputes between its members, Gulf Cooperation Council says it is 'inappropriate' to lift sanctions until Tehran 'abandons its destabilizing activities in the region'

While Marrakesh summit focused on al-Qaeda, Jerusalem and Gulf states made 'joint effort' to stress threats emanating from Hezbollah, Foreign Ministry's Dana Benvenisti-Gabay says