Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07MANAMA706
2007-07-25 09:59:00
SECRET
Embassy Manama
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S E C R E T MANAMA 000706
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/25/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV PINR BA
SUBJECT: KING HAMAD'S HEALTH
REF: BAHRAIN 700
Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe. Reason: 1.4 (B)(D)
S E C R E T MANAMA 000706
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/25/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV PINR BA
SUBJECT: KING HAMAD'S HEALTH
REF: BAHRAIN 700
Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe. Reason: 1.4 (B)(D)
1. (S) Asked about rumors regarding King Hamad's health
(reftel),the Crown Prince told the Ambassador July 25 that
King Hamad had a "mass" removed (apparently from his face)
but that he is "fine." He said that he talks to the King
every day. Acknowledging that rumors were still circulating
in Bahrain, he thought that a photo opportunity might be
arranged to put the rumors to rest. He did not have a date
for the King's return to Bahrain, but said it would not be
before the Ambassador's departure on August 5.
2. (C) Separately, the British Embassy advised us that a
British politician, known personally to the British
Ambassador and DCM, had lunch with the King in London on July
24 and reported that the King appeared to be in "good health
and form."
3. (C) Comment: Crown Prince Shaikh Salman evinced no sense
of anxiety or worry in discussing his father's illness
(although he hesitated before deciding acknowledge the
medical procedure, reflecting an apparent decision to keep
news of the procedure under tight wraps). While we do not
know the exact nature of the "mass" or the precise medical
prognosis, all indications are that there are no current
implications for Bahrain or its leadership.
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Visit Embassy Manama's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/manama/
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MONROE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/25/2017
TAGS: PREL PGOV PINR BA
SUBJECT: KING HAMAD'S HEALTH
REF: BAHRAIN 700
Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe. Reason: 1.4 (B)(D)
1. (S) Asked about rumors regarding King Hamad's health
(reftel),the Crown Prince told the Ambassador July 25 that
King Hamad had a "mass" removed (apparently from his face)
but that he is "fine." He said that he talks to the King
every day. Acknowledging that rumors were still circulating
in Bahrain, he thought that a photo opportunity might be
arranged to put the rumors to rest. He did not have a date
for the King's return to Bahrain, but said it would not be
before the Ambassador's departure on August 5.
2. (C) Separately, the British Embassy advised us that a
British politician, known personally to the British
Ambassador and DCM, had lunch with the King in London on July
24 and reported that the King appeared to be in "good health
and form."
3. (C) Comment: Crown Prince Shaikh Salman evinced no sense
of anxiety or worry in discussing his father's illness
(although he hesitated before deciding acknowledge the
medical procedure, reflecting an apparent decision to keep
news of the procedure under tight wraps). While we do not
know the exact nature of the "mass" or the precise medical
prognosis, all indications are that there are no current
implications for Bahrain or its leadership.
********************************************* ********
Visit Embassy Manama's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/manama/
********************************************* ********
MONROE