Bahrain Affirms Solidarity with Saudi Arabia, Supports Its Legitimate Right to Self-Defense

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its full solidarity and steadfast support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as its full endorsement of the legitimate measures it has taken in response to repeated terrorist attacks carried out by Iran-backed terrorist militias from Iraqi territory, targeting its oil and vital facilities. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Bahrain's full support for all legitimate measures taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to protect its security and sovereignty and defend its territory, including its right to respond, in coordination with the U.S. Central Command, against specific targets in Iraqi territory linked to the hostile attacks. It praised the wisdom of the Saudi leadership and its constant commitment to prioritizing peaceful solutions, de-escalation, and reducing tensions, and to refraining from using force except within the framework of legitimate self-defense after exhausting all means to preserve security and sta bility in the region.