New Delhi, March 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on Monday, during which he condemned the recent attacks on Bahrain and expressed solidarity with the people of the country. PM Modi also thanked King Hamad for the steadfast support extended to the Indian community in Bahrain.
"I 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 during this difficult time. I thank him for the steadfast support extended to the Indian community in Bahrain," PM Modi posted on X after the call.
Earlier in the day, the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said that its missile air-defence systems had intercepted Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom. The General Command stated that 61 missiles and 34 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) were destroyed and neutralised. It further expressed the readiness of all defence systems to ensure the "immediate and decisive interception" of any further threats, according to the Bahrain News Agency.
The General Command stressed that the 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 ensure public safety. The public has 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 targeted a maritime facility near Salman Port, and that the Civil Defence was making efforts to contain the fire, according to the Bahrain News Agency.
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 targeting US assets, regional capitals and allied forces across the Gulf.