Bahrain accuses Iran of drone attack, calls for international accountability

Bahrain strongly condemned what it said was an Iranian drone attack on its territory, describing it as a violation of sovereignty and international law, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The ministry said the attack involved “a number of Iranian drones,” adding that it constituted “a blatant violation of its sovereignty” and a threat to civilians and security personnel, Emirati media reports.

“While the Ministry condemns this heinous aggression, it affirms that the continued attacks by the Iranian regime - at a time when regional and international efforts are moving toward de-escalation - place the sole responsibility for undermining peace efforts on Tehran. It exposes an approach predicated on destabilising security, exporting chaos, and undermining regional stability,” the statement said.

The ministry also referenced recent diplomatic and security developments in the region, reiterating Bahrain’s position that it reserves the right to defend itself under international law.

“Based on the Kingdom's firm principles, the Ministry reaffirms that peace is not built by intimidation, that security cannot be taken away by aggression, that Bahrain's resolve is stronger than any threat, and that the unity of its national ranks is more disobedient to those who think that the continuation of aggression discourages the honorable people from their principles or undermines their determination,” it added.

The ministry further cited UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026) and a regional agreement framework, calling on the international community to respond.

By Aghakazim Guliyev