Tuesday, Mar 03, 2026 21:30 [IST]
Last Update: Monday, Mar 02, 2026 15:59 [IST]
NEW DELHI, (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi
held a telephonic conversation with Bahrain King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa on
Monday during which he condemned the recent attacks on Bahrain and expressed
solidarity with the people of the country.
PM Modi also thanked the Bahrain King for the steadfast support extended
to the Indian community in the country.
"Had
a productive telephone conversation with the King of Bahrain, His Majesty King
Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. India condemns the attacks on Bahrain and stands in
solidarity with its people in this difficult hour. I thank him for the
steadfast support extended to the Indian community in Bahrain," PM Modi
posted on X after the phone call.
Earlier
in the day, the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said that its
missile air-defence systems have intercepted Iranian attacks targetting the
Kingdom. The General Command stated that 61 missiles and 34 Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles (UAVs) were destroyed and neutralised. It further expressed readiness
of all defence systems to ensure the "immediate and decisive
interception" of any further threats, Bahrain News Agency reported.
The
General Command stressed that use of ballistic missiles and UAVs to target
civilian infrastructure and private property represents a grave violation of
the principles of international humanitarian law, especially the principles of
distinction and proportionality. It stated that these indiscriminate and
unlawful attacks constitute a direct threat to regional peace and security.
Bahrain
expressed its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend its
sovereignty and security. The General Command urged all the people in Bahrain
to exercise the utmost caution and vigilance, remain indoors, and move out of
their homes in case of absolute necessity to public safety. The people have
been asked to rely on official and verified sources of information, disregard
rumours and stay away from attack sites.
On
Sunday, Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said that an Iranian attack targetted a
maritime facility near Salman Port and that the Civil Defence was making
efforts to contain the fire, Bahrain News Agency reported.
The
latest conflict in West Asia began after joint US-Israel strikes on Iran, aimed
at degrading Tehran's missile capabilities and broader military infrastructure.
The
opening wave of the operation killed senior figures in the Iranian leadership,
including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a sweeping response
from Tehran in the form of drone and missile attacks targetting US assets,
regional capitals and allied forces across the Gulf.
