Council of Representatives Speaker and Members Extend Support to Qatar Amidst Tensions

Manama: Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, alongside members of the Council, has declared full parliamentary support and solidarity with Qatar in the wake of an attack attributed to the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Qatari territory. The Speaker condemned the breach of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, labeling it a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.

According to Bahrain News Agency, the Speaker and Council members praised Bahrain's steadfast support for Qatar, emphasizing its readiness to offer all necessary resources. This supportive stance is rooted in the enduring historical ties between Bahrain and Qatar, strengthened by the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain and His Highness Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar.

The Council emphasized the significance of Gulf solidarity and unity in addressing such violations. They urged restraint and the avoidance of escalation, underscoring the critical need for resolving disputes through peaceful means.