HRH Prince Salman: Diplomacy cannot succeed under shadow of missiles and drones

TDT | Manama

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His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday stressed that diplomacy cannot succeed under the shadow of missiles and drones.

He also called on the international community to act decisively to protect maritime traffic and uphold international peace.

HRH Prince Salman delivered the remarks while participating in a remote meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Arab states, and the European Union to discuss regional security.

“No state can accept attacks on its territory or threats to its people,” he said.

Violations

His Royal Highness condemned recent Iranian missile and drone strikes against Bahrain and allied countries as “blatant violations of international law and international humanitarian law”, highlighting their impact on civilians and critical infrastructure.

He also called for urgent international action, stating: “The international community needs to act decisively to ensure the protection of international maritime traffic and the flow of goods through the Straits of Hormuz.

“We call on the European Union and the United Nations Security Council to act with urgency and resolve,” HRH Prince Salman said.

He warned that failure to respond “will lead to further aggression and undermine international peace and security.”

Attacks

Bahrain, along with other GCC states, Jordan, and regional partners, has faced unprecedented attacks targeting residential areas, energy facilities, and water desalination plants, His Royal Highness noted.

He emphasised the country’s commitment to dialogue while asserting its right to self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

He added, “Bahrain has consistently advocated for dialogue and diplomacy as the path to lasting stability. But let us be clear: diplomacy cannot succeed under the shadow of missiles and drones.”

Support

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also reaffirmed Bahrain’s support for regional partners, including Lebanon and Syria, and called for strengthened cooperation with the European Union and the wider international community.

His Royal Highness underscored the need for unified global action, stressing that “the international community must send a clear message” to deter further aggression and ensure the safety of civilians and strategic maritime routes.