Morocco cut diplomatic ties with Iran on Friday because of ` ` inadmissible . '' The incident stirred up tensions between Sunni Morocco and Shiite Iran . There is potential for conflict within Bahrain , she said . Rift refers to Iran 's reaction to Morocco 's statement of solidarity with Bahrain . Shia - ruled Bahrain has become point of contention between Morocco and Iran .
Morocco cut diplomatic ties with Iran on Friday because of ` ` inadmissible . '' The incident stirred up tensions between Sunni Morocco and Shiite Iran . Rift refers to Iran 's reaction to Morocco 's statement of solidarity with Bahrain . Shia - ruled Bahrain has become point of contention between Morocco and Iran .