Manama: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the adoption by the United Nations Security Council of a historic resolution condemning the reprehensible Iranian attacks that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain and several Arab countries. He affirmed that this resolution reflects a firm international position rejecting these unlawful attacks and embodies the international community’s commitment to protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, safeguarding regional security and stability, and preserving international peace and security.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Al Zayani explained that the Security Council’s adoption of the draft resolution submitted by the Kingdom of Bahrain on behalf of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in coordination with other countries and co-sponsored by 135 states, received the largest number of supporting countries in the history of Security Council resolutions. He noted
that this reflects the Kingdom’s key role in defending the security of the region and the interests of its peoples and further reinforces Bahrain’s standing as a responsible voice representing the aspirations of Arab and Islamic countries that are committed to peace, within the framework of its non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 term.
The Foreign Minister affirmed that the adoption of the Security Council resolution in response to the Bahraini initiative embodies the diplomatic approach of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He noted that this approach reflects a balanced foreign policy grounded in firm adherence to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the UN, respect for the rules and institutions of international legitimacy, and efforts to spare the region the risks of escalation and prevent it from descending into cycles of tension
and instability.
He added that the resolution sends a clear and unified message from the international community rejecting Iranian missile and drone attacks and the targeting of civilian lives and civilian objects, including residential areas, airports, energy facilities, infrastructure, and maritime navigation. Such actions constitute a clear violation of international law and international humanitarian law and represent a serious threat to international peace and security. He further described these attacks as heinous and unjustified, particularly in light of the sustained efforts undertaken by the GCC states and several countries in the region to resolve the Iranian crisis through dialogue and peaceful means and to spare the region and its peoples the dangers of escalation.
Dr. Al Zayani also underscored the importance of the resolution’s call upon the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately and unconditionally cease all attacks against neighbouring countries and peaceful populations, including through t
he use of proxies, and to fully comply with its obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, particularly with regard to the protection of civilians and civilian objects during armed conflicts. The resolution also stresses the need to ensure the security of vital maritime corridors, foremost among them the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandeb, given their strategic importance to the global economy, energy security, and international trade.
The Foreign Minister expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s deep appreciation for the positions taken by countries within the Security Council and other United Nations member states in support of Bahrain’s sovereignty, security, and stability. He affirmed that the adoption of this historic resolution reflects the unity of the international community in supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of Gulf and Arab states, and in rejecting any threat to their security and stability.
In concluding his statement, Dr
. Al Zayani affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain under the leadership of His Majesty the King and the directives of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister together with the efficiency of its defence and security forces, the unity and solidarity of its people, and the support of its partners and allies, will continue with determination to confront challenges and strengthen constructive international cooperation in order to achieve a more secure, stable, and prosperous future for the peoples of the region and the world.