The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Bahraini Crown Prince-Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in Manama. Secretary Blinken and the Crown Prince discussed Hamas’ terrorist attacks in Israel and the importance of preventing the conflict from widening and maintaining stability in the region. The Secretary reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between the United States and Bahrain.