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Add as a preferred source on GoogleThe UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack infringed on Bahrain’s sovereignty and put its national security at risk.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said Sunday that Iran targeted Bahrain with drones, condemning the renewed attack and saying the Emirates supported steps to protect the kingdom.
The ministry described the strike as an infringement on Bahrain’s sovereignty and a risk to its national security. The announcement publicly aligned the UAE with Bahrain over an attack attributed to Iran, giving the statement regional diplomatic significance.
Bahrain said its military intercepted several aerial attacks. Iran’s spokesman cited Article 51 of the United Nations Charter to defend Tehran’s actions.
The Southern Armed Forces named Aden’s security as a priority. Reuters said the pullback could leave room for Houthi advances.
The IRGC named Al-Riffa helicopter base as its target, while Bahrain did not identify the attacks its defenses intercepted.
