Bahrain voices full support for Saudi Arabia's security measures

Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the repeated terrorist attempts to target oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, carried out by Iran-backed militias using drones launched again from Iraqi territory. The ministry described these attacks as a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability, a blatant violation of good neighborly principles and international law, a clear challenge to UN Security Council Resolution 2817, and an undermining of efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.

In a statement on its official X account, the ministry reaffirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its unwavering support for all measures taken to safeguard the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, and stability. This includes Saudi Arabia’s right to respond to sources of aggression and deter attackers, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, international law, and the GCC Joint Defense Agreement. Bahrain also pledged to stand by Saudi Arabia in any response it deems necessary, emphasizing the deep historical ties and shared destiny between the two nations, and affirming that Saudi Arabia’s security is integral to Bahrain’s national security and the collective security of the GCC states.

The ministry also praised the high efficiency and vigilance of Saudi air defenses in intercepting and destroying the drones before they could reach their targets, thereby protecting civilians and safeguarding vital infrastructure.

The ministry reiterated the GCC’s call for the Iraqi government to swiftly implement its decision to restrict weapons to state control, stressing the importance of Iraq taking all necessary measures to prevent armed militias from using Iraqi territory to launch attacks on neighboring countries. It also urged Iran to cease its support for these militias and immediately halt its hostile actions.

Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry renewed its call for the international community, especially the UN Security Council, to fulfill its responsibilities by issuing an urgent resolution condemning the unjustified terrorist attacks by Iran and its proxies against regional states and their peaceful populations. The ministry called for an immediate and complete halt to these attacks, respect for state sovereignty and good neighborly relations, and the safeguarding of maritime navigation, energy supplies, and global trade. It also called for holding Iran fully legally and financially accountable under international law, Security Council Resolution 2817, and Human Rights Council Resolution 1/61, in order to strengthen regional and international peace and security.

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