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Persian GulfThe Persian Gulf is a regional sea bordered by Iran and seven Arab states. Its outlet through the Strait of Hormuz carries a major share of the world’s oil exports, making the gulf central to trade, regional security and relations among Iran, its neighbors and the United States.MuharraqMuharraq is a Bahraini island separated from Manama by a narrow strip of water. It is home to Bahrain International Airport and Khalifa Bin Salman Port, and its residents and facilities have figured in religious freedom disputes and Iranian attacks.Middle EastThe Middle East is a region linking Israel, neighboring Arab countries, Iran and surrounding lands at a strategic gateway between Europe, Asia and Africa. Its ancient cultures, religious traditions, energy resources and waterways have shaped world history and modern international affairs.Hamad bin Isa Al KhalifaHamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has ruled Bahrain since 1999, overseeing its transition from emirate to kingdom, its response to the 2011 protests, and the establishment of diplomatic relations with Israel in 2020.Bahrain–Israel normalization agreementSigned at the White House on September 15, 2020, the Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement opened direct relations between Bahrain and Israel under the Abraham Accords. A subsequent joint communiqué established formal diplomatic relations and enabled cooperation in travel, trade and security.ManamaManama is Bahrain’s capital and seat of national decision-making. Its Jewish heritage, regional security forums, United States naval presence and role in Bahrain’s normalization with Israel place the city at the center of Gulf diplomacy.Gulf Cooperation CouncilThe Gulf Cooperation Council is a regional organization founded in 1981 by six Arab monarchies of the Persian Gulf. It coordinates economic and security policy, while disputes among its members have repeatedly limited joint action.BahrainBahrain is an island kingdom in the Persian Gulf ruled by the Al Khalifa family. Its history, banking economy, United States security partnership, and 2020 normalization with Israel place it at the center of Gulf diplomacy.
