Herzog calls Bahrain 'important partner in shaping Middle East future' during phone call with king

President Isaac Herzog spoke with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on July 26, calling Bahrain an 'important partner in shaping the future of the Middle East.' They discussed strengthening ties, the Abraham Accords, and regional cooperation. The call comes amid recent Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, which have heightened tensions.

President Isaac Herzog spoke with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on Sunday, July 26, 2026, describing Bahrain as an 'important partner in shaping the future of the Middle East' in a post on X/Twitter. The conversation focused on strengthening bilateral relations, the importance of the US-led Abraham Accords, and the need for regional cooperation and dialogue. Herzog praised the king's 'bold leadership and vision' for deepening peace and stability. The call occurs against a backdrop of recent Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, including a reported strike on a US Fifth Fleet observation tower and an Amazon data center on Friday. Bahraini residents, quoted by N12 News, expressed anger at Iran and called for Israel to renew strikes against Iran. Additionally, a Wall Street Journal report cited sources saying Bahrain and Kuwait launched airstrikes on Iranian military sites earlier in July in response to the attacks.