Bahrain strongly condemns repeated Iranian attacks on its territory and on Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan

On Friday, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the repeated, reprehensible Iranian attacks that targeted civilian and vital infrastructure in the Kingdom, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, and Jordan using missiles and drones. It characterized these attacks as a serious escalation that threatens the safety of civilians, regional security, and stability, and as a blatant violation of the rules of international law, the United Nations Charter, and the principles of good neighborliness.

In a statement, the Ministry affirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with sister countries and its support for their right to take all lawful measures to defend their sovereignty, security, and stability, and to protect citizens and residents on their territories, in accordance with international law, Article 51 of the UN Charter, and the Joint Defense Agreement of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. It also expressed appreciation for the competence of the Bahrain Defense Force and the air defenses of regional countries, as well as their high readiness to confront the reprehensible Iranian attacks and defend the sovereignty of their states and the gains of their peoples.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs renewed Bahrain’s call on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to take firm and deterrent measures to compel Iran to cease its treacherous hostile actions, ensure the security, safety, and freedom of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and hold it fully accountable under international law, the UN Charter, UN Security Council Resolution 2817, and UN Human Rights Council Resolution 1/61, thereby enhancing security, stability, peace, and sustainable development in the region and worldwide.