Latest news in Bahrain? September 13th, 2026

Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Kingdom will not take part in a proposed regional summit in Oman involving Gulf states and Iran to discuss maritime security and transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The Business Standard

• Precondition on Diplomatic Ties: Manama stated it will not participate in any collective talks with Iran until bilateral diplomatic relations between the two nations are formally restored. The Business Standard
• Rejection of Appeasement: The foreign ministry rejected any “policy of appeasement,” pointing to recent regional security incidentsincluding strikes on infrastructure in Bahrain and drone attacks on critical facilities in neighboring Saudi Arabiaas evidence of ongoing threats. The Business Standard
• Position on Maritime Navigation: Bahrain emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open in accordance with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and International Maritime Organization rules, opposing any discriminatory fees or unilateral transit restrictions. The Business Standard
• Regional Security Stance: In related developments over the weekend, Bahrain reiterated its joint security alignment with the GCC, condemning cross-border security plots and reaffirming unified Gulf security. Sharjah24