New York – Bahrain has stated that recent Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting vital, populated areas are not isolated incidents but part of a series of repeated assaults since February 28. The kingdom called on the United Nations Security Council to require Iran to halt its attacks and to establish an effective mechanism for enforcement and accountability.
Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani delivered these remarks during an emergency Security Council session held Thursday to address Iran’s ongoing attacks on Bahrain. Al Zayani urged the Council to renew its condemnation of the attacks, demand their immediate cessation, and ensure Iran’s full compliance with Resolution 2817 of 2026 and its obligations under international law. He also called for the adoption of an effective mechanism to monitor implementation and hold violators accountable.
Al Zayani explained that Bahrain requested the emergency meeting because of the Council’s responsibility to maintain international peace and security. He expressed confidence that the Council, which previously condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan in Resolution 2817, would not remain passive in the face of what he described as a blatant challenge to its decisions.
Since the beginning of the conflict, Bahrain has suffered 808 attacks, including 203 ballistic missiles and 605 drones, Al Zayani said. He confirmed that these strikes targeted civilian infrastructure, vital facilities, and residential areas.
The minister added that the attacks have killed three civilians and wounded 465 others, including women and children, both citizens and residents. He noted that precautionary measures taken by authorities helped limit the damage.
In closing, Al Zayani stressed that the Security Council’s credibility depends on its ability to protect nations and deter aggression. He underlined that the effectiveness of its resolutions rests on their implementation and said the immediate priority is to stop the attacks and fulfill the Council’s mandate to preserve international peace and security.