Category: Special

Brunei Darussalam today released a statement condemning the attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran which took place yesterday (Saturday 28th, February) in Tehran, while also confirming that all Bruneians in the Islamic Republic are safe and accounted for.

The statement that was released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised the Sultanate’s position, “Brunei Darussalam strongly condemns the attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran on 28 February 2026.

“These attacks resulted in the loss of innocent civilian lives and provoked retaliatory strikes in the Kingdom of Bahrain, State of Kuwait, State of Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.”

The Ministry highlighted that the escalations in the Middle East “constitute a serious violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity, and risk triggering a dangerous spiral of violence with severe and lasting repercussions for the region and beyond.”

“It is especially regrettable that these attacks took place during the holy month of Ramadhan, a period of peace and restraint, and amid renewed diplomatic momentum toward a nuclear deal mediated by the Sultanate of Oman,” read the statement.

“The continuation of hostilities in such circumstances raises serious concerns about good faith and undermines prospects for a negotiated solution,” the Ministry added.

It also reiterated the Sultanate’s position on the firm opposition to the use of force, with Brunei Darussalam actively calling for respect to international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.

“We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, cease further hostilities, and prioritise immediate de-escalation, and to pursue dialogue and diplomacy in the interest of safeguarding regional peace and stability,” read the statement.

The Ministry also in their statement reminded Bruneian citizens and residents to register their travel through the e-Register platform. Such measures allows for the monitoring of their welfare should any incidences arise in the regions that they are traveling in.

The Middle East Conflict that erupted Saturday has impacted Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) with a number of their flights cancelled.

As the conflict continued to rage on overnight, four flights were cancelled, with another service, the Jeddah-Brunei route, being postponed until further notice.

Flight BI97 operating the Brunei-Dubai and Dubai-London flights on the 28th February and 1st March were cancelled. As a result the return flight BI98 for both London-Dubai and Dubai-Brunei on the March 1st and 2nd respectively were cancelled also.

As Dubai International Airport was rocked by missile fire following retaliatory strikes from Iran, RB like many others were not left with any other choice. The airline in a statement cited the air space closures and the escaliting conflict as the reasons behind the move, and explained that the safety of their passengers and crew were their top priority.

“The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority,” read the cancellation notice, “Affected passengers are being contacted directly and will be assisted with alternative travel arrangements or refunds, where applicable. Hotel accomodation will be provided where required.”

Meanwhile, RB flight BI02 which operates from Jeddah to the Sultanate has been postponed until further notice, subject to airspace conditions and relevant approvals.

“Revised operating details will be communicated once confirmed,” read the notice, with passengers advised not to proceed to the airport and to contact the RB Customer Service team for further assistance.