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New York: The Permanent Mission of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York continues its efforts to inform the international community of the unlawful and unjustified Iranian aggression against the Kingdom. In this context, the Mission sent an eighth letter on the matter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council on March 29, 2026.
The letter outlined key developments and statistics related to the ongoing attacks Bahrain has faced since February 28, 2026, targeting sites, infrastructure, vital facilities, and residential areas. It noted that official reports indicate these attacks are part of successive waves of missile and drone strikes affecting several countries in the region, representing an unprecedented escalation that threatens regional security and stability.
It affirmed that Bahrain Defence Force air defence systems have continued to intercept these attacks. The General Command reported that more than 170 missiles and over 390 hostile drones targeting the Kingdom’s airspace, territorial waters, and land have been intercepted and destroyed, helping to limit damage and protect civilian lives and critical infrastructure.
The letter also referred to a statement issued on March 24 by the Bahrain Defence Force, mourning a Moroccan national serving as a civilian contractor with the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates, who was killed while carrying out his duty alongside Bahraini forces in responding to the attacks. It added that several Bahraini personnel and members of the UAE armed forces were injured during these operations.
The letter further highlighted attacks on civilian sites, including Aluminium Bahrain facilities (March 28), energy facilities and fuel tanks in Muharraq Governorate (March 12 and 25), the Bapco Energies refinery and the Sitra area (March 9), and a residential building in Manama (March 10). These incidents resulted in the death of one Bahraini citizen and one expatriate, as well as injuries among civilians, including children, and damage to civilian infrastructure. The letter described these attacks as deliberate and unlawful, citing their targeting of populated areas in violation of international law, particularly international humanitarian law.
In this context, the letter referenced the UN Human Rights Council resolution adopted on March 25 condemning attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which was adopted unanimously with the support of 106 countries.
It also referred to UN Security Council Resolution 2817, issued on March 11, 2026, which strongly condemned the attacks and reaffirmed the right of affected states to self-defence, individually or collectively, under Article 51 of the UN Charter. The resolution, sponsored by 136 UN member states, reflects the international community’s firm rejection of these attacks and underscores their serious implications.
Bahrain renewed its call to the international community, particularly the Security Council, to continue condemning and addressing these attacks, warning that the continued targeting of civilian infrastructure endangers lives and undermines regional and international peace and security.
The letter reaffirmed Bahrain’s full right to take necessary and proportionate measures in response, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter and within the framework of international law, in coordination with its allies and partners. It also emphasized Bahrain’s commitment to the principles of the UN Charter and international law, while continuing to take all necessary measures to safeguard its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
The letter concluded by stating that the relevant authorities will assess all damages and losses resulting from the attacks and that Bahrain will continue to keep the United Nations informed of any developments.
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