Bahrain has condemned Iran for launching a drone attack on the kingdom on Saturday, June 27, 2026, calling it a 'flagrant threat' to regional security. The attack appeared to be in retaliation for overnight US airstrikes on Iranian targets, according to Bahrain's foreign ministry.
The ministry said in a statement that 'a number of drones' were launched at Bahrain, though it did not specify the exact number or any casualties. A ship in the Strait of Hormuz was also attacked, but details remain unclear.
The incident marks a significant escalation in tensions between Iran and US-allied Gulf states. Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, has been a frequent target of Iranian rhetoric. The US strikes on Iran were reportedly in response to recent Iranian provocations, but specific details of those strikes have not been confirmed.
International observers have called for restraint, warning that the conflict could disrupt global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for about 20% of the world's petroleum.
