Bahrain: Bahrain expresses its categorical rejection of the recent statements issued by the spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, considering them to be a blatant and unacceptable interference in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain in clear violation of the principles of sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs of other States.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Bahraini Foreign Ministry affirmed that attempts to portray its sovereign and legal measures as human rights violations constitute unacceptable politicisation and deliberate misrepresentation of fact.

The Ministry observes that this is a regrettable continuation of conduct by Iran over many decades. Such interference in the internal affairs of other states undermines their security and stability, in flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good neighbourly relations.

The Ministry renews its emphasis on the necessity for Iran to adhere to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and calls upon it to cease its escalatory policies and irresponsible statements, to respect the sovereignty of States, and to refrain from interference in their internal affairs.