The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned on Friday the attack launched by Israeli occupation forces against Iran, warning of its grave consequences for regional security and stability.

In an official statement, Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Kingdom calls for:

1. Immediate cessation of military escalation

2. De-escalation and restraint

3. Reduction of tensions to preserve regional stability and international peace and security

The Ministry reaffirmed Bahrain's firm position advocating for conflict resolution through dialogue and diplomatic means, emphasizing:

• The necessity of continuing U.S.-Iranian negotiations regarding the Iranian nuclear dossier

• The critical importance of resolving this regional conflict for the benefit of all peoples in the region