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The Muslim World League condemned Iranian drone attacks targeting Bahraini territory in a statement issued on June 12, the Emirates News Agency reported. The Makkah-based organization described the strikes as continued criminal aggression against Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait that poses a threat to regional stability, while expressing full support for the affected countries’ sovereignty. This position comes as Gulf states continue to face a series of such attacks amid heightened tensions with Iran.
The Muslim World League, headquartered in Makkah, has released several statements on the issue over the past month. On June 6 and June 3, the organization specifically denounced the heinous Iranian aggression against Bahrain and Kuwait. Additional releases on June 1 and May 28 focused on Kuwait, indicating a sustained response to the unfolding events. The latest statement broadened the scope to include Jordan.
According to a report from Arab News, Bahrain condemned the Iranian drone attacks on its territory on June 27. The kingdom stated it reserves the full right to defend its sovereignty and security. This condemnation follows reports of drone incursions linked to Iran’s retaliation for U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz after an incident involving a downed American helicopter.
The Gulf Cooperation Council held a ministerial meeting in Bahrain to address the attacks. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi condemned the strikes as a grave violation of international law and the UN Charter. He noted that GCC states have intercepted more than 7,000 Iranian ballistic missiles and drones in recent periods. The council emphasized solidarity among member states, declaring that an attack on one is an attack on all.
A June 18 report by Amnesty International found that deadly drone strikes by Iran on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may amount to war crimes. The research documented four civilians killed and 12 injured in the incidents. Amnesty International urged Iranian authorities to stop targeting civilian infrastructure. Heba Morayef, the group’s regional director, stressed the need for investigations, accountability and reparations for victims.
The events are part of the 2026 Iran-related conflicts that have seen multiple rounds of strikes across the region. Bahrain, along with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar and Jordan, has sent letters to the United Nations condemning the Iranian actions. These diplomatic efforts aim to highlight the breaches of sovereignty and seek international intervention to de-escalate the situation.
The Muslim World League’s condemnations align with broader Arab and Islamic world reactions to the Iranian operations. The organization has positioned the attacks as unacceptable escalations with serious consequences for peace and security. Its statements call for adherence to principles of good neighbourliness and respect for international law.
