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Bahrain condemns Iran's 'systematic pattern of aggression,' calls on UN to hold Tehran accountable

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  • Bahrain condemned Iran's recent air raid siren activations as a "systematic pattern of aggression" against its sovereignty.
  • The Bahraini Foreign Ministry stated that Tehran's actions are deliberate and a clear resumption of hostilities, violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
  • Bahrain called for an emergency UN Security Council session to hold Iran accountable for its actions, which follow recent US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

Bahrain has strongly condemned Iran's recent actions, labeling them a "systematic pattern of aggression" targeting the Kingdom's sovereignty. The Bahraini Foreign Ministry stated on Sunday morning that Tehran's latest actions are not incidental but represent a deliberate policy and a clear resumption of hostilities. This, the ministry added, violates commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Tehran’s actions are neither incidental nor isolated, but rather a deliberate policy and systematic pattern of repeated aggression against the Kingdom’s sovereignty and the security of its citizens and residents

— Bahraini Foreign MinistryStatement describing Iran's recent actions as a calculated and ongoing pattern of aggression.

The ministry emphasized that Iran bears sole responsibility for violating its commitments and undermining prospects for regional de-escalation and stability. Bahrain has formally requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to address Iran's aggression and demand accountability from Tehran.

The condemnation follows multiple activations of air raid sirens across Bahrain, occurring twice within a few hours. The Interior Ministry advised citizens and residents to remain calm and seek safe locations while following official updates. These events are part of a broader regional escalation, with a US official confirming that Iran launched multiple missiles and drones toward neighboring countries, including Bahrain and Kuwait, late Saturday.

This leaves Tehran solely responsible for violating its commitments and undermining the remaining prospects for de-escalation and stability in the region

— Bahraini Foreign MinistryStatement holding Iran accountable for breaching agreements and hindering regional stability.

These Iranian attacks reportedly occurred after renewed strikes by the US near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command stated that US Navy and Air Force units struck 10 Iranian military targets in response to an Iranian drone attack on a Panama-flagged tanker over the weekend. At present, no US casualties or significant damage to US facilities have been reported.

Citizens and residents are requested to remain calm, head to the nearest safe location, and follow updates through official channels

— Bahrain's Interior MinistryInstruction issued to the public following the activation of air raid sirens.
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