On Tuesday, June 2, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior issued an immediate travel ban prohibiting its citizens from visiting Iran and Iraq. The government cited escalating regional instability and concerns over "Iranian aggression" as the primary reasons for the restriction, emphasizing that the decision was necessary to maintain national security and ensure the safety of its people. Officials have warned that any individuals found defying this mandate will face strict legal consequences.

This directive follows a period of heightening friction in the Gulf, marked by a recent security incident in Kuwait. Kuwaiti military forces successfully intercepted a series of drone and missile strikes, which were later identified by the authorities as originating from Iran. Following the interception, Kuwait’s foreign ministry issued a formal condemnation, placing full responsibility for the hostile actions on Tehran while urging its residents to remain vigilant and adhere to official safety protocols.