Bahrain

Five new elected members begin Security Council terms

📅 1 Januari 2026

Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia and Liberia began two-year Council terms. Their presence expanded regional representation, but the veto and permanent-member structure...

Security Council adopts Resolution 2817 on Iranian strikes in the Gulf

📅 11 Maart 2026

The Council condemned Iran’s missile and drone strikes on Gulf states. The resolution addressed retaliatory attacks but did not condemn the US-Israeli strikes that had initiated the war, a contrast...

Security Council meets after Iran attack on Bahrain

📅 2 Juli 2026

The Council met at Bahrain’s request following an Iranian attack on the kingdom. The episode extended the regional war and placed state sovereignty, civilian protection and maritime security under...