Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday Iran’s drone attack against the kingdom, saying it was a violation of its sovereignty and international treaties and norms and a threat to its citizens and residents.
Bahrain said Iran launched a drone attack on the kingdom just after Tehran said it targeted American military installations to retaliate for overnight airstrikes.
The ministry held Tehran solely responsible for undermining peace efforts, saying the attack reflects an approach based on destabilizing security and stability in the region.
Bahrain stressed that peace cannot be achieved through threats or the use of force, adding that its unity is stronger than any threat and will not be affected by the continued attacks.
The ministry added that the attack is a “direct challenge” to the international will, pointing out that Iran had pledged, under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17, to permanently cease military operations and respect the sovereignty of the countries of the region, considering that the attack reveals its lack of commitment to those pledges.
Bahrain stressed that it retains its right to defend its sovereignty, security, and stability, in line with international law, calling on the United Nations Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities, ensure the implementation of its resolution, and hold the aggressor accountable.
