Breach of Sovereignty

Iran launched a drone assault on Bahraini territory in the early hours of Saturday, June 27, drawing fierce condemnation from Manama and its Gulf neighbours. Officials described the assault as a direct affront to international law and a betrayal of recently-brokered peace commitments.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued its strongest possible denunciation, declaring the strikes a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a naked threat to the safety of citizens and residents. The ministry pointedly noted that Iran had signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding on June 17—just ten days prior—pledging a permanent halt to military operations and respect for regional sovereignty.

"Peace is not built through intimidation, and security is not seized through aggression," the ministry said, warning that Tehran bore sole responsibility for undermining regional de-escalation efforts.

The condemnation was swift and unified across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia issued its strongest denunciation of what it called "brutal Iranian aggression." Qatar condemned the strikes as a flagrant breach of international law, reaffirming full solidarity with Bahrain and urging a return to dialogue. Kuwait called the attacks a dangerous threat to regional peace, while the UAE added its voice to the chorus of regional rejection.

Meanwhile, Shura Council President Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh described the strikes as a direct threat to security and stability, rallying national unity behind His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. 

Bahrain's foreign ministry invoked UN Security Council Resolution 2817—co-sponsored by GCC states and Jordan and backed by 136 nations—and called on the Security Council to enforce its mandate and hold the aggressor accountable. The kingdom affirmed it retains its full legal right to defend its sovereignty under international law.