Manama: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s strong condemnation of the heinous attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the United Arab Emirates using ballistic missiles and drones, which resulted in injuries.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Ministry affirmed that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law, the Charter of the United Nations, and the principles of good neighbourliness. It denounced Iran’s persistence in continuing its attacks and threats against the UAE, calling on Iran to respect the sovereignty of the countries of the region, refrain from interfering in their internal affairs, and cease its threats to the safety of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution No. (2817).
The Ministry affirmed that Bahrain stands in full solidarity with the UAE in confronting any Iranian attacks, reflecting the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and in line with the treaties
and agreements that have united them, including the Joint Defence Agreement among the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which stipulates that any attack against one member state shall be considered an attack against all member states.
The Ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s solidarity with the UAE and its full support for its legitimate efforts to defend its sovereignty and safeguard its security, stability, interests, and the safety of its citizens and residents on its territory.