The Cabinet has commended the bravery of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) and the competence of its air defence systems in successfully intercepting and neutralising the threat of the Iranian attacks.
Protecting the safety of citizens and residents is a foremost national priority, it asserted during the weekly meeting chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
It also reaffirmed its pride in the military and security institutions’ readiness to protect the kingdom and its people.
The Cabinet condemned the targeting of residential areas and civilians which constitutes a grave violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty.
The Cabinet commended His Majesty King Hamad’s address commemorating the final 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan, affirming that Bahrain will remain a nation of peace.
It expressed hopes for a swift recovery to those injured by the hostile Iranian aggression, praising the professionalism of the security and medical personnel in performing their national duties safeguarding Bahrain.
It emphasised that, in implementation of the royal directives, the government will take all necessary measures to strengthen national principles, enhance development and productivity, and advance Bahrain’s reform process in co-operation with the constitutional institutions.
The Cabinet emphasised the imperative to follow official directives, rely solely on approved sources of information, and refrain from circulating rumours or publishing any content that may compromise national security or the kingdom’s defences.
In this context, it highlighted the launch of the National Volunteering Platform and invited citizens and residents to participate in its campaign, reflecting the spirit of unity and social responsibility, as well as the public’s awareness and co-operation with official authorities in supporting national efforts to safeguard the kingdom’s security and stability.
The Cabinet reviewed the latest regional developments, affirming that the kingdom’s security and stability are due to His Majesty’s unwavering efforts in preserving and safeguarding the kingdom’s sovereignty and enhancing its capabilities to protect its national security and institutions.
The latest regional developments following the hostile Iranian aggression, as well as the measures taken to address the impact of these attacks were reviewed.
It expressed its gratitude and appreciation to GCC countries and its allies for their support and solidarity with Bahrain, stressing the kingdom’s pride in these stances, which reflect the deep-rooted relations with those countries.
The Cabinet affirmed its solidarity with the GCC member states, Jordan and allied countries targeted by the hostile Iranian aggression, as well as its rejection of any attempts to undermine the security and sovereignty of these nations.
The Cabinet reiterated that the kingdom maintains a legitimate right to self-defence and to take action to preserve its sovereignty, in co-ordination with its allies.
The Cabinet reviewed the following ministerial reports:
1. The outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the extraordinary ministerial-level session of the Arab League Council, to discuss the hostile Iranian aggression.
2. The outcomes of Bahrain’s participation in the extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation, regarding hostile Iranian aggression targeting GCC countries.
3. Communications received by the Foreign Minister from several foreign ministers and senior officials of allied countries, expressing their condemnation of the hostile Iranian aggression targeting Bahrain.
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