Bahrain's official news agency reported late Monday that two members of the Bahraini army were killed and others injured in a drone attack carried out by the Houthis today against the forces deployed in the southern border area of Saudi Arabia. The statement noted, "This morning, a officer and a member were martyred, along with several wounded, from the Bahrain Defense Force’s task force while performing the sacred national duty to defend the southern borders of the dear Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of the Arab coalition participating in Operation Decisive Storm and Restore Hope."
The Bahraini military's statement added, "This treacherous terrorist act was carried out by the Houthis, who sent offensive drones to the locations of the Bahraini task force stationed at the southern border of the dear Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, despite the halt of military operations between the warring parties in Yemen." No mention of the attack was found in the media or on social media accounts managed by the Houthis. This month, Houthi negotiators held talks with Saudi officials regarding a potential agreement paving the way for ending the conflict in Yemen.
The United Arab Emirates expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain over the martyrdom and injury of several members of its defense force as part of the Arab coalition in Operation Decisive Storm and Restore Hope. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that the attack represents a disregard for all international laws and norms, necessitating a deterrent response. The ministry urged the international community to unite efforts and take a decisive stance to stop these operations and return to a political process that leads to peace, security, and stability in Yemen and the region.
The President of the Arab Parliament, Adel bin Abdul Rahman Al-Asoomi, affirmed the Arab Parliament's complete solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain, its leadership, government, and people in this tragic incident. He called on the international community and the Security Council to take urgent action to stop what the Houthi militia is doing, emphasizing the necessity for the Houthis to fully commit to halting military operations and respecting the blood of innocents that is being shed without reason, whether from civilians or military personnel.
The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain sent messages of condolence to the families of the deceased, affirming the United States' support for its ally.
