Bahrain issued an official statement Saturday holding Iran 'solely responsible' for undermining peace after an Iranian attack on Bahraini territory, according to Bahraini sources. The statement marks a rare direct accusation by Manama against Tehran during the current regional escalation.
Bahrain publicly named Iran as the sole party responsible for an attack on its territory on Saturday, marking a significant diplomatic escalation in the Gulf amid the broader regional confrontation.
According to an official statement cited by Bahraini sources, Manama declared that Iran is the 'sole entity responsible for undermining peace' in the region, directly linking Tehran to the attack. The precise nature and location of the attack within Bahrain were not detailed in the initial report.
Bahrain, a key Western ally hosting the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, has been a target of Iranian military activity during the current escalation. As The Zioneer previously reported, Iran earlier claimed an attack on a U.S. base in Bahrain (June 10), and Tehran has repeatedly blamed Washington for Israeli actions in Lebanon. Bahrain's latest statement represents the most direct accusation from Manama against Iran itself during this conflict.
The development comes amid ongoing hostilities between Iran and a U.S.-led coalition, with Bahrain serving as a central staging ground for coalition operations. Further details on the nature of the attack and any casualties have not yet been released.
2 developments
- StrongBahrain says Iran carried out attack on its territory, blames it for 'undermining peace efforts'
- StrongBahrain says Iranian drones attempted to strike its territory this morning
- StrongBahrain confirms 36 Iranian drones launched this morning, girl hurt by debris
- StrongIRGC claims attack on US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain as exchanges continue
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