Riyadh: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the targeting of the East-West oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions by several drones launched from Iraq, resulting in injuries and material damage. It considered the attack a flagrant violation of international law, the United Nations Charter, and the principles of good-neighborliness, as well as an attack on vital civilian facilities affecting the security of energy supplies.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the ministry affirmed Bahrain's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, stressing that its security and stability are an integral part of Bahrain's security and stability. It underscored the Kingdom's right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, facilities, citizens, and residents in accordance with international law, and expressed wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured.
The ministry stressed the need to prevent the territory of any state from being used as a launchpad for attacks against neighboring countries, affirming its support for the efforts of the Republic of Iraq to prevent the recurrence of such attacks. It also called on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities in confronting these hostile attacks aimed at undermining energy security and destabilizing regional security and stability.