Bahrain condemns Iranian attacks, reserves right to self-defense under UN Charter

MANAMA, Nov 15: Bahrain on Sunday condemned continuing Iranian attacks against the kingdom, describing them as a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and a threat to regional security.

In a statement, Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry said the kingdom’s air defense systems intercepted and destroyed drones on Sunday, following the interception of two additional drones on Friday. The ministry said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had explicitly claimed responsibility for the attacks.

“These attacks constitute a blatant aggression against Bahrain’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the ministry said.

It described the attacks as a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which condemned Iranian attacks against Bahrain and neighboring countries and demanded an immediate halt to such actions.

The ministry said the attacks endangered the safety of residents and undermined ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions.

Rejecting Iran’s justifications, Bahrain stressed that no pretext could justify violating another country's sovereignty or territorial integrity.

The kingdom held Iran fully responsible for the attacks and their consequences, while affirming its right to individual and collective self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

Bahrain also called on the UN Security Council to condemn the attacks and take firm measures to ensure Iran's full compliance with Resolution 2817.