Bahrain Sentences Five to Life Over Iran-Linked Plot

28 April, 2026, 11:25 pm

Last modified: 28 April, 2026, 11:24 pm

Bahrain Sentences Five to Life Over Iran-Linked Plot

28 April, 2026, 11:25 pm

Last modified: 28 April, 2026, 11:24 pm

Bahrain has sentenced five people to life in prison over alleged links to Iran and "terrorist and hostile acts." The group includes two Afghan nationals and three Bahraini citizens.

Another 25 people received up to 10 years. Activist Maryam Alkhawaja says this is the first such case tied to the Iran conflict.

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