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Manama : The following joint statement was issued by the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: The Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan reiterate their strong condemnation of Iran’s blatant acts of aggression, which constitute a clear violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as international law, international humanitarian law, and the United Nations Charter. This condemnation applies…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a telephone call from The Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia. During the call, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Malaysia exchanged Eid Al-Fitr greetings. The Prime Minister of Malaysia affirmed his country’s solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain, expressing Malaysia’s condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom. The Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim underscored Malaysia’s support for Bahrain in safeguarding its security and the safety of…

Riyadh : Major General Turki Al Maliki, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stated that a drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region.

Kuwait : The Ministry of Defence of the State of Kuwait announced on Tuesday that air defense systems detected 17 hostile ballistic missiles within Kuwaiti airspace over the past 24 hours, intercepting and destroying 13 of them, while four fell outside threat zones without posing danger. Colonel Saud Al Atwan, Spokesperson of the Ministry, said interception operations resulted in debris falling in several areas, causing limited material damage to some homes, and disrupting parts of the power grid, with no reported casualties. He added that 13 hostile drones were also detected, 10 of which were destroyed, while three fell outside…

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force issued the following statement: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announces with profound sorrow the death of one of the civilian contractors in the UAE Armed Forces, a Moroccan national, while on duty alongside Bahrain Defence Force personnel in defence of the Kingdom against the ongoing treacherous Iranian missile and drone attacks that have targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s territory since 28 February 2026. The General Command extends its deepest condolences to the UAE Armed Forces and to the family of the deceased. The General Command also confirms…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), affirmed that Bahraini Youth Day, which falls on March 25, is a well-established national occasion that renews pride and appreciation for the continuous support Bahraini youth receive from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who has made young people the focus of the comprehensive reform process, and established youth empowerment as a fundamental pillar in building a modern Kingdom. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad noted that the continuous…

Manama : Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, affirmed that the qualitative achievements of Bahraini youth across various sectors reflect the vision and significant support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. She emphasised that His Majesty has established youth empowerment as a firm national priority, granting young people the confidence to be true partners in the nation’s development and construction. The Minister noted that the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, have contributed to a clear government approach that places youth at the heart…

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 147 ballistic missiles and 282 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.…

Abu Dhabi : His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, discussed developments in the region amid the ongoing military escalation and its serious implications for regional and international security and stability. The two leaders also addressed the continued Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, including attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure, and vital facilities, noting that they constitute a violation of state sovereignty and international law. HE President Vučić condemned these attacks and reaffirmed Serbia’s solidarity with…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired an extraordinary Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace. During the meeting, the Cabinet reiterated its condemnation of the hostile Iranian aggressions, stressing the importance of adhering to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, which strongly condemns and demands an immediate end to all Iranian attacks on the Arabian Gulf states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The resolution also calls for an immediate and unconditional cessation of any provocation or threat to neighbouring countries, upholding the inherent right of the GCC states…