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Bahrain Summons Iraqi Envoy Amid Rising Drone Attacks

4/13/2026

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Bahrain summoned an Iraqi envoy over ongoing drone attacks by pro-Iranian groups in Iraq, despite a US-Iran ceasefire.
The move follows similar steps by Saudi Arabia, signaling rising regional alarm.
Iraq denied allowing its territory to be used for attacks and said it is ready to respond to evidence.
The ongoing attacks complicate Iraq's efforts to mend ties with Arab neighbors after the ceasefire was announced.

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Bahrain summoned an Iraqi envoy over ongoing drone attacks by pro-Iranian groups in Iraq, despite a US-Iran ceasefire.
The move follows similar steps by Saudi Arabia, signaling rising regional alarm.
Iraq denied allowing its territory to be used for attacks and said it is ready to respond to evidence.
The ongoing attacks complicate Iraq's efforts to mend ties with Arab neighbors after the ceasefire was announced.