Bahrain intercepts, destroys 182 missiles, 400 drones since onset of Iranian attacks

WAM
31 Mar 2026, 17:13 GMT+10

MANAMA, 31st March, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that air defences have intercepted and destroyed 182 missiles and 400 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain since the onset of hostile terrorist Iranian aggression.

In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency, the BDF General Command emphasised that the use of ballistic missiles and drones to target civilian areas and private property constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter.

"These indiscriminate attacks represent a direct threat to regional peace and security," it added.

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