The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed 73 missiles and 91 drones launched during what it described as a terrorist Iranian attack targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The operation was confirmed as a decisive defensive response that effectively thwarted the aggression and safeguarded national security.

In its official statement, the Defense Force emphasized that the large-scale and coordinated missile and drone assault posed a direct threat to civilians and civilian infrastructure.

However, the readiness and operational efficiency of Bahrain’s air defense units ensured that the attack was neutralized, preventing broader damage and reinforcing the Kingdom’s defensive capabilities.

According to the Bahrain News Agency, the Defense Force stressed that launching indiscriminate and excessive attacks using missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles against civilians constitutes a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and the Charter of the United Nations.

Such actions, the statement noted, directly contravene established international conventions and fundamental humanitarian principles.

The General Command further underscored that these hostile acts disregard the legal and moral frameworks governing state conduct, particularly during times of conflict, and represent a serious breach of internationally recognized norms.

Bahrain reaffirmed its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security in accordance with international law and the UN Charter. The protection of citizens and residents, the statement stressed, remains a paramount priority.

The announcement highlights both the scale of the attempted attack and the high level of preparedness demonstrated by Bahrain’s armed forces in confronting complex and simultaneous aerial threats.

Concluding the statement, the Kingdom affirmed its continued commitment to safeguarding its security and stability, making clear that any aggression against Bahrain will be met with firm and lawful defensive measures grounded in its sovereign rights under international law.