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Bahrain Arrests Five for Espionage Amid Iranian Threats

3/18/2026

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Five individuals were arrested on March 15, 2026, by Bahrain's Interior Ministry for espionage on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The suspects allegedly gathered sensitive information to aid terrorist plots against Bahrain.
One suspect reportedly received training from the IRGC.
Since February 28, Bahrain has intercepted missiles and drones amid escalating Iranian attacks, causing casualties and damage.

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Five individuals were arrested on March 15, 2026, by Bahrain's Interior Ministry for espionage on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The suspects allegedly gathered sensitive information to aid terrorist plots against Bahrain.
One suspect reportedly received training from the IRGC.
Since February 28, Bahrain has intercepted missiles and drones amid escalating Iranian attacks, causing casualties and damage.