Bahrain Sends Fifth Letter to UN Over Continued Iranian Attacks

The Permanent Mission of the Bahrain to the United Nations has sent identical letters to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council concerning the continued Iranian attacks against the Kingdom. This marks the fifth official communication submitted by Bahrain in response to the ongoing escalation.

In its letter, Bahrain expressed deep concern over what it described as blatant aggression targeting the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Mission warned that the attacks represent a serious escalation that threatens regional stability as well as international peace and security, despite repeated international calls to halt such actions following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817.

The communication provided updated information on the attacks that began on 28 February 2026. According to the letter, sites across Bahrain — including infrastructure, critical facilities, and residential areas — have been targeted. The Mission noted that official reports indicate the strikes are part of successive waves of missile and drone attacks affecting several countries in the region, contributing to an unprecedented escalation.

Since the beginning of the attacks, the Bahrain Defence Force has continued to respond to incoming threats. According to the General Command, air defence systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed more than 120 ballistic missiles and over 190 hostile drones targeting Bahrain’s airspace, territorial waters, and territory. These interceptions have helped reduce damage and protect civilian lives and vital infrastructure.

The letter also highlighted attacks on civilian facilities. It referred to an incident on 12 March 2026 targeting fuel tanks at a facility in Muharraq Governorate. Authorities contained the resulting fire and began assessing environmental and material damage. The Mission stated that such incidents demonstrate the indiscriminate nature of the attacks, which have struck facilities essential to the national economy and energy security.

Previous incidents were also cited, including repeated strikes on a facility in the Ma’ameer area, the attack on Sitra on 9 March 2026 that injured 32 Bahraini civilians — including children — and an attack on a residential building in Manama on 10 March 2026 that resulted in the death of one Bahraini citizen and injuries to eight others. The Mission said these events underline the unlawful and indiscriminate nature of the attacks and their direct threat to civilians.

Bahrain reaffirmed its inherent right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter, stating that any response will be proportionate and conducted in accordance with international law, in coordination with allies and partners. The Kingdom reiterated its commitment to the principles and purposes of the UN Charter and its determination to safeguard its security, territory, citizens, and residents.

The letter further referenced Resolution 2817, which condemned the attacks launched against the territories of Gulf Cooperation Council states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The resolution affirms the right to individual and collective self-defence and was co-sponsored by 136 countries, reflecting broad international support.

Bahrain concluded by urging the international community to strongly condemn the continued missile and drone attacks, warning that they endanger civilian lives and threaten regional and global peace and security. The Kingdom confirmed that competent authorities will continue assessing damages and will keep the United Nations informed of further developments.