Gulf States Condemn Iran’s Drone Attack on Bahrain
Several Gulf nations have voiced strong disapproval of Iran’s drone strike on Bahrain, pledging to unite against any further actions from Tehran.
This incident marks a significant escalation, complicating the recent agreement made between President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Following the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian military facilities last Friday, which were a response to an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliated with the drone strike on Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet.
GCC Secretary-General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi referred to Iran’s assault on Bahrain as a “betrayal,” indicating that such actions could harm ongoing peace talks in the region.
The Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, has seen several of its members issue statements condemning Iran.
Bahrain’s government acknowledged that Iranian drones had breached its airspace, labeling the attack a “clear threat” to national security, although the specific targets remain uncertain.
In Bahrain’s official statement, it emphasized that this aggression occurs at a time when there are efforts toward de-escalation in the region, firmly putting the blame on Tehran for destabilizing these initiatives.
Similar statements of condemnation came from Kuwait and the UAE, each asserting that Iran’s actions threaten regional stability.
Notably, while other nations participated in the denunciation, Oman chose to remain silent on the issue, maintaining its neutral stance throughout the conflict and continuing negotiations with Iran on joint navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to reports, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for the drone strikes, stating they targeted U.S. military locations in the area, though they did not clarify which specific sites were affected. At this point, there have been no reports of injuries or significant damage from the attacks.
