Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani has affirmed that the hostile Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, GCC member states and Jordan constitute a grave violation of the United Nations Charter, rules of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness. He underscored that such acts represent a direct threat to regional and international security and peace.
The minister said that these appalling Iranian aggressions are entirely unjustifiable, especially in light of Bahrain’s and the GCC and Arab states’ steadfast commitment to peace, dialogue, diplomacy and mediation as strategic options for resolving disputes. He stressed that such aggressive conduct undermines regional stability and constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, humanitarian values, and moral standards.
Dr Al Zayani expressed pride in the wise approach of His Majesty King Hamad, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and in the wise directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, in managing the crisis and addressing current challenges with firm national resolve and high competence, thereby ensuring the protection of lives and public and private property, and safeguarding social security, regional stability and peace.
The minister praised the valiant Bahrain Defence Force for its distinguished performance in efficiently intercepting hostile Iranian ballistic missiles and drones that targeted Bahrain, affirming its full readiness to defend the nation and protect its achievements, and to ensure the safety of citizens and residents, in cooperation with the armed forces of brotherly states.
He also praised the Interior Ministry and other security entities for their dedicated efforts in civil defence, maintaining traffic safety and safeguarding the kingdom’s security and developmental achievements.
The minister emphasised that ‘Team Bahrain’, under the leadership of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, embodies a firm commitment to international human rights standards and international law.
This commitment achieves a necessary balance between safeguarding national security and protecting public rights and freedoms, foremost among them the right to life, personal security and physical integrity.
The minister affirmed that Bahrain, in its capacity as the current president of the GCC, upholds Gulf solidarity, both officially and popularly, and unity in confronting external aggression.
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