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Manama : Bahrain Defence Force air defence systems have continued to intercept successive waves of Iranian terrorist attacks with sustained effectiveness.  Since the commencement of hostilities, BDF air defences have intercepted and destroyed 112 missiles and 186 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The BDF General Command commended the exceptional combat readiness and operational excellence demonstrated by its personnel in defence of the Kingdom, and affirmed that the skies of Bahrain remain protected. The General Command urges all members of the public to exercise the utmost caution for their personal safety to keep clear of affected sites and any suspicious…

Manama :  General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council, offered condolences to the family of a Bahraini citizen who died following an Iranian attack targeting civilian sites in the Kingdom of Bahrain. General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain will remain safe and stable, united by strong social and humanitarian bonds and a shared national spirit under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al…

Manama : His Highness General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Commander of the National Guard, underscored the Kingdom’s unity under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, in confronting the criminal Iranian attack against the Kingdom of Bahrain. HH Gen. Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa emphasised the Kingdom’s safety under the leadership of His Majesty, highlighting the unity of the Bahraini society in support of HM the King. HH…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Advisor to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, offered condolences to the family of a Bahraini citizen who died following an Iranian attack. HH Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa prayed that the deceased rest in peace and that her family be granted patience and fortitude. HH Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa noted that solidarity and mutual support in difficult circumstances reflect the values of Bahraini society, adding that the people of Bahrain have long stood by one another in times of hardship.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Law (13) of 2026 approving the Unified Law on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, following its approval by the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives. The Prime Minister and the Ministers, each within their capacity, shall implement the provisions of this law, which shall come into force on the day following its publication in the Official Gazette.

Doha : The Ministry of Defence of the State of Qatar announced that the country was subjected to an attack involving five ballistic missiles launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Ministry as saying that the air defence systems of the Qatari Armed Forces successfully intercepted and countered the five ballistic missiles with high efficiency, confirming that no human or material losses were recorded as a result of this attack. The Ministry stressed in its statement the full readiness of the Qatari Armed Forces to protect the security and stability of the country and to defend its sovereignty and…

London : The United Kingdom, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Italian Republic affirmed the utmost importance of ensuring freedom of international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, announcing joint trilateral coordination to address Iranian threats affecting the security and stability of the region. The UK government stated that this position came during telephone calls held by Prime Minister Keir Starmer with the leaders of Germany and Italy, during which developments in the Middle East were discussed. The statement explained that the leaders stressed the need to secure the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz as a…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the Anti-Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security has identified and arrested six Asian nationals for filming, publishing, or reposting video clips related to the aftermath of the Iranian aggression, expressing sympathy with and these hostile acts in a manner that undermines security and public order. The ministry said that the clips were circulated through their social media accounts, contributing to the spread of misleading information and causing fear among citizens and residents. It confirmed that the necessary legal procedures have been taken and that the suspects…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting. The Cabinet commended His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s address commemorating the final ten days of the holy month of Ramadan, affirming that Bahrain will remain a nation of peace. The Cabinet emphasised that, in implementation of the Royal directives, the Government will take all necessary measures to strengthen national principles, enhance development and productivity, and advance Bahrain’s reform process in cooperation with the constitutional institutions. The Cabinet then expressed their hopes for a swift…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today participated remotely in a meeting with several leaders and representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Arab and European Union countries to discuss regional developments in light of the hostile Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain and several allied countries. The following address was made by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister: Your Majesty, Your Highnesses and Excellencies, I would like to extend my greetings during the final ten days of the holy month of Ramadan and to thank…