Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the ongoing Iranian attacks directed at civilian targets, residential areas, critical economic and oil facilities, and desalination plants in the kingdom and in several other Arab countries.
These attacks constitute a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, international law, and international humanitarian law. They pose a direct threat to the lives of civilians and residents and represent a dangerous escalation that undermines regional and international security and stability.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry specifically condemned the Iranian attacks targeting populated civilian areas in Bahrain, including Sitra and the capital, Manama.
These attacks have resulted in civilian casualties, including deaths and serious injuries, as well as damage to public and private property, and have spread fear among innocent civilians during the holy month of Ramadan. The ministry considered these acts to be unjustifiable and reprehensible crimes that violated the principles of international law, the tolerant teachings of religion, and universally recognised human and moral values.
The ministry affirmed that the continued use of missiles and drones in these attacks reflected a grave escalation and a clear attempt to destabilise the region, undermine the principles of good neighbourliness, and contravene international conventions and established norms of international law.
These actions are based on unfounded allegations that Bahrain and Gulf nations have categorically rejected, while consistently advocating dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path towards sustainable peace and stability.
The ministry expressed Bahrain’s deep appreciation to GCC member states, as well as to every country that extended its solidarity, support, and commitment to the kingdom’s security and stability.
The ministry reiterated its call upon the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to take a firm and decisive stance and to adopt immediate measures to halt and deter these attacks and prevent their recurrence. It further called for strengthened international co-operation to safeguard international air and maritime navigation, ensure the uninterrupted flow of energy and trade through the Strait of Hormuz, and preserve regional and global peace and security.
The ministry concluded by reaffirming the kingdom’s legitimate right to defend its sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity, and to protect its citizens and residents in accordance with international law and Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations.
The kingdom also reiterated its full solidarity with affected countries and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding their sovereignty, security, and stability.
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