Bahrain condemns Iranian strikes, urges UN to hold emergency meet Bahrain has expressed its “strongest condemnation” of Iran’s missile and drone attacks, saying they violate the country’s sovereignty and undermine “opportunities for de-escalation and stability in the region”. In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency, the ministry called on the UN Security Council to "hold an urgent session and put an end to this ongoing aggression and hold its perpetrators accountable". The ministry added that Bahrain “affirms its full legitimate right to defend its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity in accordance with international law, and holds the Iranian regime fully responsible for any escalation resulting from its continued aggression”.