Moroccan Contractor Killed in Iranian Missile Strike in Bahrain, UAE Says

24 March 2026

Edited By: Tendai Zola

A Moroccan national working as a civilian contractor with the UAE Armed Forces has been killed in Bahrain following an Iranian missile attack, according to the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense.

The ministry stated that the incident occurred during a routine mission in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In addition to the fatality, five UAE personnel were reported injured as a result of the strike.

The UAE Ministry of Defense condemned the attack and extended its condolences to the victim’s family, while wishing a swift recovery to those injured.