The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman referred to Bahrain as 'a part that was separated from Iran', a phrasing never before used by an Iranian official, according to an Iranian the source. The statement marks a shift in Tehran's rhetoric toward the Gulf kingdom.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has for the first time described Bahrain as 'a part that was separated from Iran', according to a Persian-language the source covering Iran news. The phrasing, which avoids using the country's name, revives a longstanding territorial claim that Tehran has intermittently asserted over the island kingdom.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Iran's grievances against Bahrain, including calls for annexation by senior officials and past military attacks. In June 2026, a senior Iranian official called for the annexation of Bahrain amid US-Iran talks. Earlier reports also indicated Iran had launched attacks on Bahrain, though those claims remain unverified.
Today's statement is the first time an Iranian official spokesman has used the 'separated part' language, representing a rhetorical escalation even as the broader US-Iran diplomatic framework continues to develop. The context of the statement—whether it was made in response to a specific event or as part of routine press guidance—remains unclear.
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