BAHRAIN, June 27 (World Daily Times) — Bahrain said Iran launched drones into its territory on Saturday, prompting sharp condemnations from Gulf governments and the Gulf Cooperation Council as regional tensions rose.
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry called the strike a “flagrant threat” to the kingdom’s security and said Iran’s continued attacks placed responsibility on Tehran for undermining peace efforts. The ministry also said the incident violated commitments tied to an “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” it said was signed June 17.
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi called the attack “treacherous” and said it would undercut efforts to keep the region stable. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry said the strikes were “a dangerous undermining of endeavors for peace and stability” and a threat to regional security.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates also condemned the attack in separate statements. Saudi Arabia and Qatar said the strike violated Bahrain’s sovereignty and international law, while the UAE said it remained committed to supporting Bahrain’s safety and stability.
Fox News, citing The Associated Press, said no casualties or significant damage were reported. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, speaking on state-run television, said it had targeted several locations of what it called “the U.S. terrorist army in the region.”
Earlier this month, Gulf foreign ministers meeting in Bahrain issued a collective statement condemning Iranian assaults on Bahrain and Kuwait and calling for an immediate end to hostilities.
