Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attack as 'blatant violation'
Bahrain's Foreign Ministry announced Saturday that Iranian drones targeted the Gulf kingdom early in the day in what it called "a blatant violation" of sovereignty and international law, urging the UN Security Council to hold Tehran accountable as Washington confirmed fresh strikes on Iranian military sites.
Bahrain's Foreign Ministry announced Saturday that Iranian drones had targeted the kingdom's territory early in the day, describing the incident as "a blatant violation" of sovereignty and international law that endangered civilian lives while urging the UN Security Council to hold Tehran accountable.
Manama accuses Tehran of airspace violation
The Bahraini Foreign Ministry, in a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency, said the attack involved "a number of Iranian drones" but did not disclose the exact location or nature of the target. The ministry reaffirmed Manama's "full and legitimate right to defend its sovereignty" and called on the UN Security Council to take immediate action against Tehran, warning that the strike undermined regional efforts to de-escalate tensions.
US strikes precede Gulf escalation
The attack came hours after US forces struck Iranian missile, drone and radar sites late Friday, accusing Tehran of targeting a commercial vessel crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said its strikes targeted facilities linked to Iran's military capabilities, marking a significant escalation in the two-month conflict that has disrupted shipping lanes and driven up energy prices.
IRGC vows further retaliation
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its naval forces struck US military positions across the region in response to American strikes on the country's south. The IRGC vowed a harsh response if escalation continues, according to Iranian state media, as both sides traded accusations over the weekend amid fears of a wider regional war.
Islamabad truce under strain
The latest exchange comes despite the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding reached between Tehran and Washington under Pakistani mediation, which entered into force on June 18 after being electronically signed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump. The agreement had sought to establish a framework for de-escalation following weeks of tit-for-tat strikes across the Gulf.
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