Iran Targets Bahrain with Drones in Response to US Strikes, Condemnations Issued by Bahrain, UAE, and Kuwait

MIDDLE EAST — Iranian drone activity targeted Bahrain territory early on June 27. The Bahrain Foreign Ministry said that the activity constituted “a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, a blatant threat to the safety of citizens and residents, and a blatant breach of international laws.”

• The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the drone attacks by Iran that targeted Bahrain. It also called the attacks “a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and a threat to its security and stability.”

• Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on June 27 strongly condemning the Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain as “a blatant violation of its sovereignty and international law.” The Kuwaiti ministry noted that continuation of the attacks undermines ongoing regional de-escalation efforts.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it had targeted US-linked positions in Bahrain in response to US strikes on Iranian missile, drone, and radar facilities and warned that if repeated, its response will be broader.

JMIC Advisory Note 011-26, June 27, 2026

The Joint Maritime Information Center issued Advisory Note 011-26 on June 27, 2026, titled “Southern Corridor Widened.”

The area of concern is the Strait of Hormuz, with the regional threat level raised to SUBSTANTIAL following attacks on merchant vessels.

Mariners are advised of the existence of mines and should expect naval presence as clearance operations continue. They should also expect congestion through transit routes and VHF hailing from naval forces to support free flow.

Mariners are advised that the southern route has been expanded to accommodate simultaneous inbound and outbound traffic. Transits along waypoints to the following routes have been safely used for passage (inbound):

1. 25°36’29.880”N, 056°26’20.400”E

2. 25°59’44.880”N, 056°34’39.000”E

3. 26°21’13.320”N, 056°34’50.880”E

4. 26°23’10.410”N, 056°34’11.550”E

5. 26°24’27.672”N, 056°32’56.142”E

6. 26°25’39.732”N, 056°29’07.698”E

7. 26°24’51.840”N, 056°21’20.880”E

8. 26°19’33.600”N, 056°13’20.640”E

9. 26°03’15.480”N, 055°59’32.640”E

UKMTO Warning 076-26 - ATTACK, June 27, 2026

The UK Maritime Trade Operations issued Warning 076-26 on June 27, 2026, reporting an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.

The master of a tanker reported being struck by an unidentified projectile. The vessel sustained damage to the bridge; all crew are reported safe. No environmental damage was reported at present.

Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. Authorities are investigating.

Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement (translated from Persian), June 27, 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement condemning the attacks by the United States on Iranian southern coastal facilities.

The statement described the US actions as a violation of the ceasefire agreement and memorandum of understanding that ended the war.

It stated that the US targeted Iranian territory with missiles and drones in breach of commitments. The ministry affirmed Iran’s right to defend itself and called for accountability for the violation of the agreement.

Official Statements

• Bahrain Foreign Ministry statement, June 27: “This constitutes a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, a blatant threat to the safety of citizens and residents... Iran bears sole responsibility for undermining regional peace efforts through its continued aggression.” Bahrain said the attack violated the June Islamabad memorandum of understanding, under which Iran had committed to a permanent halt to military operations and to respect the sovereignty of regional states. It said it reserved its full right under international law to defend its sovereignty, security and stability, and called on the UN Security Council to ensure implementation of its resolution and hold the aggressor accountable. Bahrain noted the drones likely targeted US facilities.

• United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement: “The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile drone attacks by Iran that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain, and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability.”

• Kuwait Foreign Ministry statement, June 27: “Kuwait strongly condemns the blatant Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain, in blatant violation of its sovereignty and international law... The continuation of these attacks at a time when regional de-escalation efforts are ongoing undermines efforts to achieve peace and security in the region. Kuwait reiterates its support for Bahrain’s security and stability and stands by it in all measures it takes to protect its sovereignty, security and stability.”

• Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps statement via Iranian state media, June 27: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted several locations “of the U.S. terrorist army in the region,” including positions in Bahrain, in retaliation. It added: “If the aggression is repeated, our response will be broader than this.”