Bahrain accuses Iran of drone attack, condemns sovereignty violation

According to the ministry, several Iranian drones entered Bahraini airspace in the early hours of the day. While officials did not reveal the precise

Bahrain has accused Iran of launching a drone attack on its territory, describing the incident as a grave violation of its sovereignty and international law. The accusation was made on Saturday through a statement issued by Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carried by the state news agency.

According to the ministry, several Iranian drones entered Bahraini airspace in the early hours of the day. While officials did not reveal the precise location or intended target, they said the attack posed a threat to civilian lives and heightened concerns over regional security.

The Bahraini government strongly condemned the alleged strike, reaffirming its right to protect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also urged the United Nations Security Council to take action and hold Iran accountable for what it described as an unacceptable act of aggression.

The incident follows a fresh wave of military tensions in the Gulf. Hours earlier, the United States announced that it had carried out strikes on Iranian missile, drone, and radar facilities, claiming the operation was in response to threats against a commercial vessel navigating the Strait of Hormuz.

In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its naval forces targeted American military positions across the region, warning that any further escalation would be met with a stronger response.

The latest developments have raised concerns about the future of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, a Pakistan-mediated agreement between Tehran and Washington that came into effect on June 18 after being electronically signed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump. The accord was intended to reduce tensions, but the recent exchange of attacks has cast doubt over its effectiveness.