Five sentenced to life in Bahrain for plotting 'terrorist' acts with Iran

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Tuesday, 28 April, 2026, 19:08
Five people were sentenced to life in Bahrain on Tuesday for plotting "terrorist and hostile acts" with Iran, which bombarded the tiny Gulf state during the Middle East war.
Two Afghans and three Bahrainis were convicted and a fourth Bahraini was acquitted by the High Criminal Court, the public prosecution said.
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They were accused of monitoring and photographing "vital facilities" for Iran, it said. "The Public Prosecution affirms that the crime of communicating with hostile foreign entities against the Kingdom of Bahrain is considered one of the most serious crimes affecting national security," the statement said.

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