Emergency Motion Filed

Unified Parliamentary Stance on Iranian Attacks Targeting GCC States

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain has called for stronger international cooperation to safeguard peace and stability, as the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallem, delivered the Kingdom’s address at the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Istanbul.

The high-level gathering brought together representatives from more than 116 parliaments worldwide.

In his speech, Al Musallem said that promoting hope, strengthening security, protecting peace, and securing social justice for future generations remain key pillars of Bahrain’s national vision, guided by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

He emphasised that Bahrain’s legislative framework actively supports these principles through law-making, parliamentary oversight, and diplomatic engagement on the international stage.

Al Musallem drew attention to recent regional developments, stating that the forum was being held amid ongoing attacks affecting Bahrain, other GCC countries, and Jordan. He described these incidents as violations of international law and humanitarian principles, as well as challenges to state sovereignty and maritime regulations.

He said Bahrain, representing the GCC and Jordan, had submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, which was adopted as Resolution (2817) on March 11, 2026, with support from 136 member states. He added that this reflected broad international backing for protecting sovereignty and maintaining global peace.

He also referred to a separate resolution passed by the UN Human Rights Council (Resolution 38 of 2026), which condemned the attacks with consensus support from 106 countries.

Despite these developments, Al Musallem noted that hostile actions had continued, including missile and drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure such as airports, ports, energy installations, and residential areas. He warned that any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz would have serious implications for global energy security and trade flows.

Calling for collective action, he urged the Inter-Parliamentary Union to play a stronger role in encouraging the international community, particularly the United Nations, to take a firm stance against such violations and ensure compliance with international law.

He also confirmed that Bahrain had submitted an emergency agenda item to the IPU Assembly, based on recent UN resolutions, seeking condemnation of the attacks against GCC states and Jordan.