Bahrain Condemns Alleged Iranian Drone Strikes, Vows to Defend Sovereignty

Manama— Bahrain condemned what it described as Iranian drone attacks targeting its territory on Saturday and said it reserved the right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and national security, according to the country’s state news agency.

The statement came after Iran said it had carried out strikes against targets linked to U.S. forces in the region, though Tehran did not identify the locations or specify the targets involved.

Bahrain said the reported drone attacks constituted a violation of its sovereignty but did not immediately provide details on the number of drones, the locations targeted or whether there were casualties or damage.

The incident marks a further escalation in regional tensions as military exchanges involving Iran and the United States continue despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching a broader agreement to end the conflict.

There was no immediate independent verification of the reported attacks, and Iranian authorities did not directly comment on Bahrain’s accusations beyond their earlier statement that strikes had been carried out against U.S.-linked targets in the region.