UAE condemns Iran's hostile drone attacks on Bahrain, backs Manama

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned Iran's hostile drone attacks targeting Bahrain, reaffirming its full solidarity with the Gulf kingdom.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the strikes a flagrant violation of Bahrain's sovereignty and a direct threat to its security and stability.

What did the UAE say about Iran's drone attacks on Bahrain?

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Iran's drone attacks on Bahrain in the strongest terms, describing them as a flagrant violation of Bahraini sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The UAE expressed full solidarity with Bahrain and backed all measures aimed at safeguarding the country's security.

What happened during the drone attacks on Bahrain?

Air raid sirens sounded twice in Bahrain on Sunday, according to the country's Interior Ministry. "The siren has been sounded... Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the ministry said in a post on X. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out retaliatory strikes targeting the U.S. Fifth Fleet base at Port Salman in Bahrain and the Ali al-Salem base in Kuwait.

The Guards claimed the attacks "destroyed eight important US military facilities" across both bases. They also warned that any aggression, regardless of pretext, "will have a crushing response." Iran said the strikes were the third consecutive day of retaliation following U.S. attacks on Iranian territory.

Is the Iran-U.S. ceasefire still holding?

Both Iran and the United States accused each other of violating a fragile ceasefire, adding strain to ongoing negotiations. A memorandum of understanding brokered by Pakistan in mid-June committed both sides and their allies to refrain from initiating military operations or using force against each other. The latest exchanges cast doubt on whether that agreement can hold.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards also announced they were tightening control over vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that ships outside Tehran's authorized passage corridor would face stronger action. The strait has been a flashpoint since the conflict began in February, disrupting global shipping and energy markets.

What did Trump say about resuming war with Iran?

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Saturday that Iran would "no longer exist" if the United States was forced to resume the war. His remarks followed U.S. strikes on multiple Iranian targets, which Washington said were in response to attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping. "There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable," Trump wrote on Truth Social.