Bahrain, U.S., and U.K. Hold Exceptional Security Consultations Under C-SIPA

The Kingdom of Bahrain held exceptional consultations with the United States and the United Kingdom on March 5, 2026, under Article II of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA).

The consultations were led by Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council of Bahrain. He met with members of the C-SIPA Defense Working Group, including Brad Cooper, Commander of the U.S. Central Command, and Tony Radakin, the United Kingdom’s Chief of the Defence Staff.

During the meeting, officials reviewed the current regional security landscape, particularly in light of what was described as Iranian aggression aimed at destabilizing the security and stability of Bahrain and neighboring countries.

Participants reaffirmed the strength of the partnership and ongoing cooperation among the member states, emphasizing their shared commitment to collectively address challenges that threaten regional security and stability.

Members of the Defense Working Group also highlighted the strategic partnership established under the C-SIPA agreement, which outlines a set of shared commitments to enhance security cooperation and strengthen collective deterrence against external threats.

The partners reiterated their commitment to continued joint action to confront any external aggression that threatens the sovereignty and territorial integrity of any member state, reflecting the depth of ties between the countries and their shared vision for safeguarding peace and stability across the region.