Latest news in Bahrain? September 12th, 2026

Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement strongly condemning a drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions. The ministry stated that the drones originated from Iraqi territory, labeling the strikes a violation of international law and energy security, and reaffirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in protecting its critical infrastructure. Ajel English+ 1On the transport and economic front, cross-border public operations have begun rolling out following the newly launched Saudi-Bahrain cross-border taxi service regulations established earlier this month. In regional security and legal affairs, Bahraini authorities continue heightened domestic vigilance and ongoing judicial proceedings related to regional tensions and espionage investigations. Gulf News