Bahrain

Bahrain is a small island country in the Persian Gulf. It is a constitutional monarchy and a regional financial hub.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its role in hosting major international motorsport events and escalating regional military tensions involving the United States and Iran.

Latest on Bahrain

• Qatar and Bahrain WEC rounds moved to Barcelona and Monza
• Malaysia steps in to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix
• Malaysia to make F1 comeback in October as host of Bahrain GP
• Iran military says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait
• US-Iran fighting escalates as explosions heard near US base in Iraq, sirens in Bahrain
• Malaysia back in the F1 frame as Bahrain hopes recede
• made possible by the war in Iran and the cancellation of April's races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
• Bahrain's displaced Grand Prix has given it an unexpected route back to the calendar
• Iran strikes American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive

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