MANAMA, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Bahrain High Criminal Court has sentenced nine individuals to life imprisonment and handed three-year prison terms to the remaining defendants in two separate cases involving eleven suspects.The individuals were convicted of spying for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out terrorist and hostile acts against the Kingdom of Bahrain and undermine its national
Bahrain Court Sentences Nine to Life for Espionage Tied to Iran's Revolutionary Guard
The Bahrain High Criminal Court sentenced nine individuals to life imprisonment for espionage linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while others received three-year terms. This case highlights ongoing tensions between Bahrain and Iran, particularly regarding accusations of Iranian influence and espionage in the region.
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📰 What Happened
Bahrain sentenced nine individuals to life for espionage linked to Iran's IRGC.
- Bahrain High Criminal Court indict nine individuals
- Bahrain High Criminal Court indict remaining defendants
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Bahrain's sentencing signals a crackdown on Iranian espionage.
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