Bahrain bans all flights to and from Iran

The Kingdom of Bahrain has halted all flights to and from Iran a day after it joined Saudi Arabia in severing diplomatic ties with Tehran.

The Civil Aviation Affairs Department of Bahrain's Transportation and Telecommunication Ministry announced the move Tuesday in a statement carried by the official Bahrain News Agency.

The department said its national carrier would take steps to minimise any inconvenience for travelers who have prior reservations.

Photo:Bahrain riot police stand guard during clashes with protestors west of the capital Manama on January 4. (AFP)