Al Assoomi accuses Iran of dragging Bahrain into conflict it did not choose

TDT | Manama

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Shura Council member Adel Al Assoomi accused Iran of dragging Bahrain into a conflict it did not choose, after missile strikes hit the kingdom and other parts of the GCC.

Speaking to Bahrain TV, the Shura Council member said the attacks were “unjustified aggressions” and described them as “an unjustified entanglement of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the ongoing conflict”.

He praised Bahrain’s armed forces, air defence and the Interior Ministry for the way they dealt with the incoming fire, saying their work showed planning, vigilance and constant presence on the ground.

“What we have witnessed in terms of high military capabilities and readiness, well-planned programmes, security vigilance, and intensive constant presence translates into distinguished efforts in maintaining order and protecting lives and properties,” he said.

Al Assoomi urged people to take their cues from official channels, follow instructions and avoid passing on rumours, saying the Gulf was living through a dangerous stretch.

“The region is going through a dangerous, exceptional phase; everyone must maintain calm and cooperate with the specialised security and military agencies that work day and night to preserve security and protect lives and properties,” he said.

He backed the Ministry of Education’s move to shift to distance learning, calling it a quick, correct step to protect students and reduce large gatherings in neighbourhoods, after what he said was the targeting of civilian areas.

Al Assoomi said Bahrain had seen the risks coming, crediting His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s direction and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s lead.

He also pointed to steps to keep food supplies available and prices stable, urging citizens to follow guidance issued for public safety.

He said GCC coordination was continuing across security, politics and media, and praised Gulf unity in the face of the attacks.

“We hope to be far from any negative impacts that hinder development within our country or our region,” he said. “Gulf preparedness, Gulf cohesion, and the cohesion of Gulf leaders are the safety valve of this Gulf system.”

Al Assoomi called for the region to be kept out of wars that would wipe out decades of progress, urging the international community to push for peaceful answers through the United Nations and the Security Council.