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Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that through the unwavering vigilance of its personnel, the BDF’s air defence systems continue to successfully counter successive waves of the hostile terrorist Iranian aggression.  Since the onset of hostilities, air defences have intercepted and destroyed 186 ballistic missiles and 419 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command expressed its pride in the exceptional combat readiness and vigilance demonstrated by BDF personnel, and commended their sustained operational effectiveness in defending the Kingdom. The performance of Bahrain’s forces continues to inspire confidence that the Kingdom’s skies remain secure.…

New York : The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York provided the international community with accurate information refuting the false Iranian claims contained in communications from the Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Kingdom’s Mission sent a ninth letter in its national capacity to both the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council on March 30. In a statement, the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s categorical rejection, in the strongest terms, of the unjustified allegations contained…

Doha : His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, met with Nikolaos Georgios Dendias, Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic. The meeting reviewed regional developments and their implications for regional and international security and stability, as well as international efforts to contain tensions, reduce escalation, and promote diplomatic solutions. The two sides also discussed cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Hellenic Republic and means to enhance them, particularly in military and security cooperation, to strengthen coordination between the two countries.

Abu Dhabi : The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that its air defence systems intercepted five ballistic missiles and 35 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles, and 2,012 UAVs. The ministry reported that the attacks resulted in the deaths of two members of the UAE Armed Forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the death of a Moroccan civilian contracted by the Armed Forces, as well as nine civilian fatalities of various nationalities. A…

Manama : Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, met with Luigi Di Maio, European Union Special Representative for the Gulf. The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of the European Union to the Kingdom of Bahrain and members of the accompanying delegation. The meeting reviewed areas of cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the European Union and means to further develop them across relevant sectors, in a manner that supports strategic partnership and enhances the exchange of expertise and knowledge. Minister Humaidan highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with international partners and advancing existing partnerships…

Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, headed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation to the 43rd session of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, held via videoconference amid complex regional circumstances and ongoing Iranian attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, in violation of international conventions and humanitarian norms. On this occasion, the Interior Minister delivered Bahrain’s address, expressing appreciation to Shaikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait and Chair of the previous session, for his constructive efforts in advancing security cooperation among…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call today with. Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. During the call, they reviewed the existing cooperation and partnership relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the European Union, and discussed ways to strengthen and further develop them across various fields in a manner that serves mutual interests, in addition to exchanging views on topics and issues of common concern. They also discussed current regional developments, the continuation of the malicious Iranian attacks on…

Manama : The National Communication Centre has confirmed that Bahrain Defence Force air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 2 drones in the past 24 hours, according to the latest updates from the BDF General Command. The total number of missiles and drones intercepted and destroyed since the beginning of Iran’s hostile aggression against the Kingdom now stands at 182 missiles and 400 drones. The NCC urges all members of the public to follow guidance from the relevant authorities, to share only verified information from official sources, and to refrain from spreading rumours or unverified claims. Responsible and accurate communication remains…

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that through the unwavering vigilance of its personnel, the BDF’s air defence systems continue to successfully counter successive waves of the hostile terrorist Iranian aggression.  Since the onset of hostilities, air defences have intercepted and destroyed 182 ballistic missiles and 398 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command expressed its pride in the exceptional combat readiness and vigilance demonstrated by BDF personnel, and commended their sustained operational effectiveness in defending the Kingdom. The performance of Bahrain’s forces continues to inspire confidence that the Kingdom’s skies remain secure.…

Manama : As the Kingdom of Bahrain assumes the presidency of the Arab League Ministerial Council at its 165th session, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, chaired the Council’s virtual meeting, with the participation of Foreign Ministers of the Arab states, and Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General of the League of Arab States. The meeting discussed the repercussions of the blatant Iranian attacks against the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and other Arab states, the resulting loss of lives and property, as well as the implications of restricting international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on…