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Bahrain Shoots Down 129 Missiles, 215 Drones Amid Iran Attacks

Bahrain Shoots Down 129 Missiles, 215 Drones Amid Iran Attacks

Post by : Bianca Haleem

The Kingdom of Bahrain announced that its air defence systems, operated by the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), have successfully intercepted and destroyed 129 ballistic missiles and 215 drones targeting the country since the start of Iranian aggression.

According to a statement from the BDF General Command, these attacks on civilian areas and private property are a clear violation of international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter.

The BDF emphasized that such indiscriminate assaults pose a serious threat to regional peace and security, highlighting Bahrain’s commitment to defending its people and territory.

March 16, 2026 5:25 p.m. 573
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