Bahrain condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi cities, urges firm international response

Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned and denounced the terrorist attacks carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militia on Monday, September 14, 2026, using ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Saudi cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif.

The ministry stated that these attacks represent a continuation of the militia’s pattern of targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, resulting in injuries to several civilians and causing material damage to residential homes and vehicles.

Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry described these assaults as a blatant violation of international law, international humanitarian law, the United Nations Charter, and relevant Security Council resolutions.

Bahrain expresses solidarity and calls for international action

The ministry affirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to safeguard the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, and stability, and to protect its citizens and residents, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.

The ministry also emphasized that Saudi Arabia’s security and stability are integral to Bahrain’s own national security, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attacks.

In this context, the Foreign Ministry called on the Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities and take a firm stance to stop the repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, hold the perpetrators accountable, and implement its relevant resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216 (2015) and Resolution 2817 (2026), including halting support for proxy groups, in order to preserve regional security and stability and protect civilians.