Bahrain jails nine defendants for life for ‘cooperating’ with Iran’s IRGC
Summary
Bahrain has sentenced nine people to life in prison for working with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on activities described as terrorist acts. Two others were jailed for three years for collaborating with the IRGC, amid a wider crackdown on alleged Iranian links following regional conflicts.Key Facts
- Nine people in Bahrain received life sentences for cooperating with Iran’s IRGC on hostile and terrorist acts.
- Two additional defendants were sentenced to three years for collaborating with the IRGC in terrorist and spying activities.
- Prosecutors say some defendants took photos of important sites in Bahrain for the IRGC.
- Some were accused of moving money from Iran to Bahrain, including using cryptocurrency, to fund operations.
- Bahrain started arrests in March after Iran began attacks on Gulf neighbors, targeting US interests.
- Over 60 people in Bahrain were recently stripped of citizenship for allegedly supporting Iranian attacks and working with foreign groups.
- Other Gulf countries, like the UAE, have also arrested people accused of planning terrorist activities linked to Iran.
- Bahrain’s Shia community has long claimed discrimination, but the government denies this and blames Iran for causing unrest.
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