Bahrain, US discuss Iran peace talks after UN Security Council session

Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani met US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz in New York on Thursday after an emergency UN Security Council meeting requested by Bahrain over what it described as Iran's attacks on the kingdom.

The two discussed efforts to advance US-Iran negotiations toward a comprehensive peace agreement, reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, and strengthen regional security, according to Bahrain's foreign ministry.