Bahrain strips 69 people of citizenship over Iran support
Summary
Bahrain has taken away the citizenship of 69 people who it says supported Iranian attacks on the country. These actions come after Iran launched missile strikes on Bahrain and other Gulf neighbors in response to attacks by Israel and the United States.Key Facts
- Bahrain revoked citizenship from 69 people accused of supporting Iran and working with foreign groups.
- The decision was made by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and involved people described as non-Bahraini origin.
- Bahraini law allows citizenship removal if a person harms the country or shows disloyalty.
- Iran attacked Gulf countries, including hitting a US Navy base in Bahrain, after US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
- Iran stopped attacks on April 9 following a ceasefire arranged by Pakistan.
- It is not clear if the 69 people have been arrested or where they are located.
- Bahrain’s Shia community has often felt excluded and blamed Iran for unrest in the country.
- Negotiations continue to find a permanent end to the conflict in the region.
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