MANAMA- EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS EXTREMELY WORRIED THAT A NEW ROUND OF ESCALATION WILL BE MORE DESTRUCTIVE AND HAVE MAJOR IMPACT
Bahrain Calls for International Action to Stop Repeated Iranian Aggression
Manama, June 28 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s strongest condemnation of Iran’s renewed attack on its territory, stating that Bahrain had once again been targeted with a number of ballistic missiles and drones. The ministry described this as a serious escalation demonstrating that Tehran’s actions are neither isolated incidents nor one-off events, but rather a deliberate policy and systematic pattern of repeated aggression against the Kingdom’s sovereignty and the security of its citizens and residents.
The ministry noted that Bahrain had previously condemned Iran’s aggression in an earlier statement, reminding Tehran of its breach of its commitments and of the international will embodied in United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026). It said that today’s renewed attack, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, confirms the Kingdom’s earlier warnings and shows that the Iranian regime continues its course despite international condemnation and despite commitments it had made. However, the ministry added that repeated attacks will neither impose a new reality nor weaken Bahrain’s determination or the steadfastness of its people.
The ministry stated that this repeated aggression eliminates any possible justification and demonstrates clear premeditation, as the attack comes just one day after Tehran had committed, under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17, 2026, to a permanent cessation of military operations and respect for the sovereignty of the countries in the region. It said this leaves Iran solely responsible for violating its commitments and undermining what remains of the prospects for de-escalation and regional stability.
Emphasizing that Tehran’s continued defiance of the international community requires a firm response, the ministry called on the United Nations Security Council to convene an emergency session and fulfill its responsibilities by ensuring the implementation of Resolution 2817 (2026), bringing an end to the ongoing aggression, and holding those responsible accountable.
The Kingdom of Bahrain affirmed that these repeated attacks are directed not only against Bahrain but also constitute a threat to the security of the entire Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) system, based on the fundamental principle of the GCC Joint Defense Agreement that an attack against any member state is considered an attack against all, and that a threat to one is a threat to all.
The Kingdom further expressed its pride in Gulf solidarity and the unity of its shared security interests, while reaffirming its full and legitimate right to defend its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity by all means permitted under international law. It also held the Iranian regime fully responsible for any escalation resulting from its continued attacks.
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned on Saturday that renewed escalation in the war between the United States and Iran could cause greater destruction and have far-reaching consequences.
Speaking at the Manama Dialogue security summit in Bahrain, Abdelatty expressed deep concern over the possibility of further fighting and pointed to the failure of a temporary agreement reached in June to produce a lasting ceasefire or restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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"The GCC states have always called for dialogue and negotiation to resolve any issue in the region, and they still do," Al Budaiwi told the 22nd IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain.
He said the six-member bloc maintained relations with major international powers and kept channels of communication open with neighboring countries, including Iran.
"In a region of widening divides, this ability to talk to all sides is one of the few assets left," he said.
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