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"UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in Manama on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and explored ways to further strengthen cooperation. Footage shows the Bahraini king welcoming Al Nahyan upon arrival, before the two leaders held talks attended by senior officials from both sides. The UAE president was later seen bidding farewell to King Hamad and departing. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the two leaders reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East and their implications for regional and international security, including the impact on maritime security, energy supplies and the global economy. The agency added that the talks also addressed what they described as Iranian attacks targeting civilians and infrastructure in the UAE, Bahrain and the region, stressing that such actions violate sovereignty and international law and undermine regional peace and security. Meanwhile, the Bahrain News Agency reported that King Hamad reaffirmed the strength of the UAE's position amid current regional challenges and expressed appreciation for the UAE's support, which he said has enhanced Bahrain’s ability to respond effectively to ongoing developments. The meeting comes as tensions continue to rise in the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has reportedly declined after 21-hours of peace talks between Tehran and Washington in Islamabad failed to yield an agreement. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump announced that American forces would begin enforcing a blockade on the strait by 10:00 Eastern Time on Monday. The talks came after Tehran and the Washington agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming a 'victory.' Under the deal, Iran agreed in principle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the US and Israel paused strikes on Iranian territory."
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