Construction of the first British naval base began in Bahrain

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Foreign ministers of Great Britain and Bahrain opened yesterday the construction of a base of the British Navy in Manama (Salman port), reports RIA News.



The British base will be the first European base in the Persian Gulf with 1971.

“The establishment of the Royal Navy base in Bahrain speaks about the strength of relations between the two countries,” said British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond. “The opening of the base will take place on 2016, when the celebrations on the occasion of the 200 anniversary of the establishment of relations between the UK and Bahrain will take place.”

In response, the Foreign Minister of Bahrain Al Khalifa stressed that "the emergence of the British naval base in Bahrain is not directed against any state, it will ensure the safety of ships in the Persian Gulf and in the Strait of Hormuz."

The decision to build a British base in Manama was announced last year at the Manama Dialogue forum dedicated to security issues in the region.

At that time, the Minister of Defense of the United Kingdom, Michael Fallon, stated that "the appearance of the base will make it possible to send larger ships to ensure stability in the Persian Gulf, including the next generation aircraft carriers."
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  1. +5
    1 November 2015 11: 57
    "At that time, British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon said that" the appearance of the base will provide an opportunity to send larger ships to ensure stability in the Persian Gulf, including the next generation aircraft carriers. "

    Do small-shavens have aircraft carriers?
    1. +5
      1 November 2015 12: 03
      Well paid to see Britain ...! Britons have no money ...
      1. +1
        1 November 2015 17: 27
        It's just that Bahrain decided to repeat the experience of Qatar - this "miracle kingdom" also covers its rotten affairs with a US base.
    2. +3
      1 November 2015 13: 38
      Do small-shavens have aircraft carriers?

      The striking power of the surface forces of the fleet is still made up of three light aircraft carriers of the Invincible type, which have undergone modernization in order to increase the effectiveness of air defense systems and increase by 20 percent. number of aircraft (helicopter) fleet

      New ones are being built, the commissioning period is constantly being postponed sad
      Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier
      Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier
    3. Tor5
      0
      1 November 2015 14: 04
      Yes, the Angles are such a maritime power that without this base they simply can’t do it!
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    5. win
      +2
      1 November 2015 22: 17
      Do small-shavens have aircraft carriers?


      Even Estonia has aircraft carriers, only soooooooo small (see the military parade of 2015 in Narva)
  2. +3
    1 November 2015 11: 58
    A new target for missiles of Iran and the Russian Federation. I would like to do without it, but since the Anglo-Saxons brazenly climb on the BV - let them become the target.
  3. +6
    1 November 2015 12: 00
    it will ensure the safety of ships in the Persian Gulf and in the Strait of Hormuz. "

    Iran does not give them rest. Democracy is carried to the Persian Gulf.
  4. +7
    1 November 2015 12: 03
    We will answer with shock work to expand the base in Tartus!
  5. +8
    1 November 2015 12: 05
    How many of our thieves in London ghouls sit out .... and children are kept there! am
  6. +6
    1 November 2015 12: 07
    The little shaved again embarked on colonial policy. However, they are trying to disguise it.
    1. 0
      1 November 2015 12: 19
      They themselves became a colony and now pursue the interests of their big and black brother ...
  7. +7
    1 November 2015 12: 08
    Bahrain is another Gulf country with huge per capita income. Fully built infrastructure by Western companies by the hands of Indians, Pakistanis, guys from Bangladesh (laborers). All construction managers are British, American, etc. A prostitution business has been built especially for white bosses. To shoot a night butterfly in this country is like two fingers on the asphalt (you go into a beer bar for a drink and you are already invited by girls of easy virtue. They hang out there for 10-15 people sitting in a row). Girls are mainly involved there from Thailand, the Philippines, China ... There are also from the African continent, and there are also from Ukraine ... In general, work and "rest" for the white chief are well established there! The business model is clear: local sheikhs have a lot of money there, which pay the west to improve their lives. Like this. I am writing about this because I know that I myself have been there often for five years and have seen everything with my own eyes. So the British will normally raise attendants at this base, you can be sure.
  8. +1
    1 November 2015 12: 15
    And suddenly, from the north come a horde of drunk Russians, with bears on leashes, with a balalaika behind their backs, with Kalash in their hands. If the seriously cold war continues (
  9. 0
    1 November 2015 12: 20
    Construction of the first British naval base began in Bahrain
    We decided to remember that when they were, a great sea power. Well, well. Better remember how you lost in naval battles.
  10. +1
    1 November 2015 12: 33
    "The appearance of the British naval base in Bahrain is not directed against any state, it will ensure the safety of ships in the Persian Gulf and in the Strait of Hormuz."

    We know. Passed, just like the missile defense systems in Romania and Bulgaria against North Korea. Well, let's retarget one more "poplar".
  11. +2
    1 November 2015 12: 37
    Quote: roskot

    Iran does not give them rest. Democracy is carried to the Persian Gulf.



    These only after the issuance of the cradles can calm down, and so they will shove, and even for other people's money.
  12. +2
    1 November 2015 12: 39
    Quote: coconut tim
    We will answer with shock work to expand the base in Tartus!



    The creation of a normal, full-fledged base and not only the Navy.
  13. +2
    1 November 2015 12: 41
    Quote: Sharky
    So the British at this base of attendants will raise normally, you have no doubt.



    And this is one of the main goals.
  14. 0
    1 November 2015 13: 07
    At that time, the Minister of Defense of the United Kingdom, Michael Fallon, stated that "the appearance of the base will make it possible to send larger ships to ensure stability in the Persian Gulf, including the next generation aircraft carriers."


    An interesting statement, of course, especially in light of recent publications on the state of Her Majesty's fleet. What are interesting aircraft carriers and larger ships Great Britain is going to send to the Persian Gulf, extremely "promising". I think the base is more of a political aspect, to be noted by the Anglo-Saxons in the Middle East.

    Something like that, dear colleagues. hi
  15. 0
    1 November 2015 13: 21
    At the expense of money at the Britons. The Bank of England appeared in 1694. The US Federal Reserve in 1913 as a subsidiary of the BANK of England. The Central Bank of the Russian Federation is a commercial bank owned by the Rockefellers. Russia transfers $ 1,5 billion to the Fed daily. Hence the Pentagon’s $ 500 billion military budget. The ruble is a derivative of the dollar. NB dill - the same thing, but the Rhodschilds.

    With the brazen Saxons all the money is seized. wink Yes
  16. +1
    1 November 2015 14: 53
    Quote: oleg-gr
    A new target for missiles of Iran and the Russian Federation. I would like to do without it, but since the Anglo-Saxons brazenly climb on the BV - let them become the target.

    The base of the 5th US fleet is already there, and the shaves are there too. Did not read the Russian historian - MB Piotrovsky wrote: "The mystical significance of Bahrain as a place having special connections with eternity was expressed, in particular, in its special attractiveness as a burial place." Yes
  17. 0
    1 November 2015 19: 41
    Has the queen started having traffic problems from Afghanistan? Ukrainian ports are under supervision, the Turkish border is on fire, the base in Manas has closed, Pakistanis charge a lot. Something to think about ...
  18. +1
    1 November 2015 19: 42
    Quote: I-Russian
    Russia transfers $ 1,5 billion to the Fed daily.


    Fat sturgeon to indecent. Urgently trim
  19. 0
    1 November 2015 19: 55
    Well, the islanders stirred ...
  20. 0
    2 November 2015 08: 02
    Incomprehensible gestures! They have on their territory, the main base of the Navy of the fifth US fleet. Buying a counterweight?

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