Bahrain mourns UAE soldier killed in Iranian attacks
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The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced the death of a United Arab Emirates soldier while taking part in joint operations to counter Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the Kingdom.
In an official statement, the command said the soldier was killed while performing his national duty alongside Bahraini forces amid ongoing attacks that have targeted Bahrain since February 28, 2026.
The statement expressed deep condolences to the UAE Armed Forces and the soldier’s family, praising his service and sacrifice.
The Bahrain Defence Force also confirmed that several Bahraini personnel and UAE troops were injured during the operations. The wounded were immediately evacuated and received medical treatment, with most cases described as minor to moderate. Many have since been discharged from hospital.
The command stressed that its forces remain fully committed to defending Bahrain’s airspace, territorial waters, and land against continued threats.
It also urged the public to rely on official sources for information and avoid spreading rumors.
UAE statement
Minutes later, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense announced the death of a civilian contractor of Moroccan nationality who was killed in an Iranian missile strike targeting Bahrain.
In a statement, the ministry said the contractor was on a routine mission in the Kingdom when the attack occurred, describing it as a “blatant Iranian aggression.” The strike also left five UAE Ministry of Defense personnel injured.
The ministry expressed its condolences to the victim’s family and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
