Bahrain says targeted by Iran, denounces 'blatant aggression'

Published June 6, 2026 Updated June 6, 2026 12:11pm

Bahrain’s foreign ministry has decried attacks by Iran against its territory and neighbouring Kuwait, saying the two Gulf countries intercepted seven missiles fired by Iran, AFP reports.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the renewed attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the Kingdom of Bahrain and the sisterly State of Kuwait,” Bahrain, which hosts the US Fifth Fleet, said in a statement.

“This blatant aggression constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of both countries,” it added.

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