BREAKING: Kayhan Claims That Bahrain Belongs To Iran & Alleged That Its People Seek Annexation To The Country

As reported by The Times of Isreal on April 16, 2026, Iran’s hardline daily Kayhan, whose editor is appointed by the Supreme Leader’s office, published claims asserting that Bahrain belongs to Iran and suggesting that its population seeks annexation to the country.

The newspaper framed its argument around historical and cultural assertions, stating that Bahrainis consider themselves Iranian and speak Persian, and therefore regard Iran as their original homeland.

Kayhan also said Bahrain’s government had filed a complaint against Iran at the United Nations, accusing Tehran of interference in its internal affairs. “Second, the puppet rulers of Bahrain have placed the soil of this Iranian island at the disposal of the United States and the Zionist regime for a military attack on Iran.

Therefore, in addition to being stripped of power, they must also be put on trial and punished,” it added.

The remarks, as presented in the Kayhan report, come amid ongoing political tensions between Iran and Bahrain, with the publication reiterating its strong position regarding sovereignty, regional alliances, and alleged foreign influence in the Gulf.

The statements reflect the newspaper’s editorial stance and have been reported as part of a broader narrative concerning Iran’s relations with its neighbouring states.