Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a telephone call from His Excellency Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. During the conversation, Prime Minister Starmer expressed his country's solidarity and support for the Kingdom of Bahrain in light of recent regional tensions.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Prime Minister Starmer condemned the targeting of Bahrain's territory with missile attacks from Iran. He affirmed the United Kingdom's backing for Bahrain in the measures it takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability. This gesture was met with deep appreciation and gratitude from His Majesty King Hamad, who acknowledged the Prime Minister's sincere solidarity and support for the Kingdom of Bahrain.