Bahrain Mirror: The Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that "the UAE is following with great concern and extreme anxiety the statements issued by the Republic of Iraq towards Bahrain and its leadership."

"The interference in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain and any contempt or breach of the noble status of its leadership is objectionable meddling that can never be accepted," said the ministry in a statement.

The ministry reiterated that "any failure in containing the abuse in relations between sisterly countries will only lead to widening the gap and heightening tension."

This statement came in response to demands of Iraqi leader Moqtada Al-Sadr to the Bahraini government to step down within his vision to settle political conflicts in the region.

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