Manama, Aug.5 (BNA): The family of late Ibrahim Ahmed Yateem strongly denounced blatant Iranian interference in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

They denounced the Iranian officials’ meddlesome statements which fuel tensions in Bahrain, contravene the principles of good neighborliness, international laws and norms and trespass on the UN and Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) charters.

They affirmed unwavering allegiance to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier.

They commended the statement made by Interior Minister Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa, who urged all people to stand united so as to thwart the plots which are targeting Bahrain and its achievements.

They also paid tribute to Lt-Gen Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa and the ministry’s affiliates for thwarting attempts to smuggle into Bahrain weapons, explosives and ammunition from Iran which trains, aids and abets and harbors terrorists and fugitives.

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BNA 1533 GMT 2015/08/05