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3 days ago

Bahrain Confirms IRGC, Wilayat Al Faqih Links In Alleged Terror And Espionage Case

The Ministry of Interior in Bahrain has said a group linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was involved in organised terrorist activity targeting members of the Shia community in the country. In a statement posted on its official account, the ministry said the group’s members were involved in what it described as organised terrorist activity within Bahrain. Alleged ideological and organisational links The ministry alleged that the main organisation is connected to elements associated with the so-called Guardianship of the Jurist ideology and includes individuals linked to a dissolved clerical council and its affiliates. It added that the group is based on members of the dissolved Islamic Scholars Council and individuals aligned with it. Terror and espionage claims Authorities further claimed that elements of the group established a terrorist organisation and were involved in espionage activities in favour of Iran. The ministry also said members of the network were operating through structured cells and carrying out activities it described as a threat to national security. Criminal investigations and 41 arrests The ministry said its findings are based on ongoing criminal investigations and evidence gathered by security agencies. It added that the detainees were part of an organised network […]

3 days ago

Bahrain Arrests 41 Over Alleged Links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior said security authorities had arrested 41 individuals allegedly linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, following investigations into cases involving contact with foreign entities and expressions of support for Iranian aggression. According to the ministry, investigations and security reports uncovered an organisation connected to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and the ideology of “Wilayat Al Faqih”, a political-religious doctrine central to Iran’s system of governance. Authorities said the 41 suspects were members of the group’s “main organisation” and had been taken into custody, while legal proceedings against them were under way. Security agencies were also continuing search and investigative operations to identify others suspected of involvement in the network or of carrying out activities deemed in violation of Bahraini law. The statement, carried by Bahrain News Agency, did not provide further details on the alleged activities of the group, the identities of those arrested, or when the arrests took place. Also Read : How GPS Fails During Conflicts and the Alternatives We Urgently Need: A Case for Celestial Navigation

3 days ago

7-Year-Old Indian Boy Dies After Falling From Building in Bahrain

A seven-year-old Indian boy died in Bahrain after accidentally falling from a residential building. The deceased, Derick Joseph Jismon, was the only child of Jismon and Aksa, an Indian expatriate couple. Derick was a second-grade student at the Indian School Bahrain. The tragic incident occurred at the family’s second-floor apartment near the American Mission Hospital. Reports indicate that the boy accidentally fell through an open window of the flat. Following the fall, neighbors rushed him to the Salmaniya Medical Complex. Despite receiving specialized care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), he succumbed to his injuries. The loss has sent a wave of grief through the Indian community in Bahrain and among his schoolmates and teachers. Also Read : Bahrain Confirms Arrested IRGC-Linked Network Collected Funds for Iran-Based Support

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Bahrain Confirms Arrested IRGC-Linked Network Collected Funds for Iran-Based Support

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has said investigations have confirmed that members of a recently dismantled group were in direct contact with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Authorities said the arrested individuals collected funds with the intention of transferring them to Iran to support the IRGC and finance what it described as terrorist operations. Criminal investigations underway The ministry said its findings are based on ongoing criminal investigations and evidence gathered by security agencies. It added that the detainees were part of an organised network under probe for alleged external links and financial activity connected to the IRGC. CID: Investigations confirm that those arrested in the group were in direct contact with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and that they collected funds with the aim of sending them to Iran in support of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and to finance its terrorist operations. — Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) May 9, 2026 41 arrested as probe expands The Ministry confirmed that 41 individuals from the main group have been arrested, with legal proceedings now underway. Search and investigation operations continue, and further action will be taken against anyone found involved. Officials also linked the case to ongoing probes into alleged espionage for foreign entities […]

5 days ago

Bahrain: BIC To Host 2025/2026 Season Finale Of National Race Day

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, hosts the seventh and concluding round of National Race Day in Sakhir, featuring an exciting evening with two of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s most competitive circuit racing championships. Taking place on BIC’s 2.55-kilometre Inner Track are the 2025/2026 season finales of the Bahrain Touring Car Challenge (BTCC) and the Bahrain Motorcycle Championship (BMC). The action will be held under the circuit’s floodlights from 4pm to 11pm, offering a thrilling night racing experience full of excitement and suspense. Tickets cost BD2 for adults and BD1 for children. They can be purchased online at bahraingp.com, through the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000, or at the gate. Spectators will be able to watch the races from BIC’s Beyon Grandstand, which offers excellent views of key sections of the circuit, including the start and finish lines. The event is being organised by BIC in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation, the Circuit Racing Commission, and the Bahrain Motorcycle Commission. BTCC action gets underway with practice at 5.30pm, followed by qualifying at 6.45pm, before two 15-lap races, with the first starting at 8pm and the second taking place at 10pm as the finale to […]

5 days ago

Bahrain: Unanimous Vote Removes Three MPs

Bahrain parliament voted unanimously on Thursday to strip Abdulnabi Salman, Mamdouh Al Saleh and Mahdi Al Shuwaikh of their seats, approving a request filed by 37 MPs and backed by the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee. The case arose from the three MPs’ stance during Parliament’s 28 April 2026 debate on Decree-Law No. 13 of 2024, amending Article 7 of the Judicial Authority Law. The request said they criticised state measures against those accused of praising Iranian attacks on Bahrain, including the withdrawal of citizenship from those involved and from dependents whose nationality was revoked. READ MORE: Bahrain: IRGC Links Under Probe

5 days ago

Bahrain: IRGC Links Under Probe

The Interior Ministry of Bahrain launched a “comprehensive security and legal review” into a series of cases linked to alleged espionage and support for “blatant Iranian aggression,” according to a statement.The ministry of Bahrain said investigations indicated that individuals arrested in connection with the cases had “close links” to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and were influenced by the ideology of Wilayat al-Faqih. The probe also includes scrutiny of alleged unlawful practices and the use of ideological and religious messaging across media platforms, places of worship, and social, charitable and educational institutions, including schools and kindergartens. According to the ministry, these activities allegedly promoted “false concepts” and deepened the influence of what it described as an extremist ideology with political aims “under a religious cover” in various areas of community life. Investigations The Interior Ministry of Bahrain said the investigations come amid broader efforts to keep the public informed of security developments following what it called the repercussions of Iranian aggression, including the exposure of espionage cases involving foreign entities and expressions of support for such actions.It added that the alleged practices took place despite the state providing “all services and forms of care” to citizens. They were aimed […]

6 days ago

Fake “CBD” Drug Warning Raises Alarm in Bahrain

The misleading use of the term “CBD” to disguise dangerous synthetic substances circulating among young people. This warning was issued by Colonel Dr. Osama Bahar as part of the Ministry of Interior’s Al Aman Program, highlighting growing concerns over the increasing circulation of synthetic drugs being falsely presented under misleading names. Authorities stressed that this practice misleads young people and their families by creating a false sense of safety around substances that are, in reality, unregulated and potentially dangerous. He further warned that this tactic is deliberately used by drug dealers to deceive users, stating: “drug dealers used the name CBD manufactured as synthetic hash, a dangerous substance and gave it that name so if a teenager gets caught he can tell his mother it’s a beneficial therapeutic substance.” The message strongly cautioned the public not to be misled, adding: “don’t believe him.” Officials clarified that Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound derived from the cannabis plant, and in some countries it is used under strict medical and pharmaceutical supervision for specific conditions such as epilepsy and chronic pain. However, authorities emphasized that the substances currently being circulated illegally under similar names are entirely different in composition, origin, and […]

6 days ago

Prison Terms for 10 Juveniles

A juvenile court in Bahrain sentenced 10 minors to prison terms in separate cases linked to violence and vandalism. The Minor Criminal Court for Juveniles issued rulings in six cases, handing down sentences ranging from two to three years. It also ordered the Reform and Rehabilitation Centre to submit a progress report on the juveniles after six months to assess whether the sentences should continue or be replaced with alternative measures. According to the prosecution, the cases involved the juveniles’ participation in unauthorised gatherings during which acts of violence and damage to public property were reported. Police arrested the youths in the Northern Governorate and referred to the Public Prosecution for questioning before being sent to court. The prosecution said the defendants were interrogated in line with legal safeguards before being placed in detention pending trial. Officials said the court proceedings came after multiple police reports documented the incidents and the subsequent arrests. The Head of the Family and Child Prosecution stressed that legal action would continue against anyone involved in threats to public order or damage to property, while also highlighting the importance of family supervision in guiding and protecting minors from behavioural risks and repeated offending. Also Read […]

6 days ago

Up To Five Years For Filming Key Sites

The court sentenced defendants to prison terms of up to five years in two separate cases linked to filming sensitive infrastructure during what authorities described as “malicious Iranian attacks” on the kingdom. The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution said the Minor Criminal Court issued rulings ranging from one to five years in prison. One defendant was also fined 100 Bahraini dinars, and the confiscation of seized items was ordered in both cases. According to prosecutors, the first case involved a social media account monitored by the Cybercrime Directorate that published footage of vital facilities during the attacks, leading to the suspect’s arrest. In the second case, the defendant was detained while allegedly filming key installations, an act act deemed a violation of national security laws. Both individuals were referred to the Public Prosecution. Also Read : Dana Awartani’s Colossal Art Work Features Saudi Pavilion As 61st Venice Biennale Kicks Off

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Bahrain Confirms IRGC, Wilayat Al Faqih Links In Alleged Terror And Espionage Case

Bahrain Arrests 41 Over Alleged Links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

7-Year-Old Indian Boy Dies After Falling From Building in Bahrain

Bahrain Confirms Arrested IRGC-Linked Network Collected Funds for Iran-Based Support

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