New york: The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York has sent identical letters to the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the UN Security Council. This marks the tenth letter in a series aimed at refuting Iranian allegations and claims.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the letter reaffirmed Bahrain's rejection of the claims contained in a letter submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN on 13 April 2026. It emphasized Bahrain's commitment to international law and condemned Iran's attacks against the Kingdom. The letter accused Iran of attempting to distort facts acknowledged by the Security Council and shifting blame to other parties.
The letter highlighted Iran's threats to use force against member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The GCC rejected these threats and called for de-escalation, reaffirming their commitment to regional and international peace and security.
It further stated that Iran has launched missiles and drones against Bahrain since 28 February 2026, targeting civilians and infrastructure. These attacks, the letter stressed, violate Bahrain's sovereignty, the UN Charter, and international law, including principles from the 1949 Geneva Conventions.
The letter referred to UN Security Council Resolution 2817, condemning Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Gulf states, and a Human Rights Council resolution from 25 March 2026, which called for Iran to compensate Bahrain and GCC states for damages.
In light of these resolutions, the letter underscored that Iran's claim for compensation lacks basis. It reaffirmed Bahrain's commitment to peaceful dispute resolution, while emphasizing its right to respond to Iran's attacks proportionally, in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter and international law.