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              Bahrain

              The latest news on the GCC nation

              (FILES) Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026. Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on July 12 and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew. (Photo by AFP) /

              Drone attack on Kuwaiti oil drilling platform injures worker

              MENAJuly 12, 2026
              Smoke rises from a port near Strait of Hormuz, following a US military strike in Kuhestak, in Iran's Hormozgan province. Reuters

              What has the US achieved with its latest strikes on Iran?

              MENAJuly 09, 2026
              A US army strike on Iranian military targets. Reuters

              Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan after US strikes

              GulfJuly 09, 2026
              The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier crosses the Arabian Sea. Photo: Centcom

              US launches new strikes on Iran

              USJuly 07, 2026
              The aftermath of an Iranian drone attack in Bahrain. Reuters

              Bahrain accuses Iran of 808 attacks and warns of risks to Gulf security

              GulfJuly 02, 2026
              Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command said were strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters

              The attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait have put the US-Iran deal under stress

              CommentJune 28, 2026
              Emergency responders work in a residential building hit by an Iranian drone, in Muharraq, Bahrain. Reuters
              Play00:37

              Bahrain and Kuwait attacked as Iran and US accuse each other of ceasefire breach

              GulfJune 28, 2026
              Bahrain's foreign ministry said several Iranian drones targeted the country early on Saturday. Reuters

              Bahrain hit by Iranian drones as US and Iran accuse each other of violating deal

              GulfJune 27, 2026
              Jasem Al Budaiwi. The National
              Play20:41

              Rubio 'did not discuss' Iran reconstruction fund in Bahrain, GCC chief says

              GulfJune 26, 2026
              Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed. Chris Whiteoak / The National
              Play00:25

              Gargash: Aggression cannot dictate 'new geopolitical realities' on Gulf

              GulfJune 25, 2026
              Standard Chartered's corporate and investment banking operations will continue in Bahrain. Reuters

              Standard Chartered to sell Bahrain retail operations to focus on larger markets

              BankingJune 23, 2026
              US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is to hold talks in the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait. Getty Images

              Marco Rubio to hold talks in the UAE during Gulf visit

              USJune 22, 2026
              Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Dubai, Damascus, Beirut and Amman and will relaunch its Abu Dhabi route from July 1. Alireza Akhlaghi / Unsplash

              Middle East flights: Turkish Airlines ramps up UAE schedule while Kuwait reopens

              TravelJune 19, 2026
              Missiles are launched from a location given as the Iranian capital Tehran. Wana / Reuters

              US strikes Iran for second day as Tehran hits back at American bases

              MENAJune 11, 2026
              Bahraini firefighters battle a blaze sparked by Iranian attacks. Photo: Bahrain Interior Ministry

              What we know: US strikes Iran again as Tehran claims Strait of Hormuz closure

              MENAJune 11, 2026
              A Tomahawk missile is fired from a US warship. American forces have carried out renewed strikes on Iran. Photo: Centcom

              What we know: 24 hours of US-Iran strikes and counterstrikes

              MENAJune 10, 2026
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