Bahrain Arrests 41 Linked to IRGC for Ideological Campaign
IRGC-linked gang sought to spread ideology through mosques, says Bahrain

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Bahrain's Public Prosecution has arrested 41 individuals connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for attempting to spread their ideology through mosques and religious gatherings. The group allegedly aimed to destabilize Bahrain and support Iranian interference in its affairs.
- 01The gang aimed to disseminate the ideology of the 'Guardianship of the Jurist' in Bahrain.
- 02They held inflammatory speeches and sought to recruit individuals for their activities.
- 03The group collected funds to finance terrorist acts and transferred money to support terrorist organizations in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon.
- 04Authorities seized bank accounts and funds linked to the gang, which were also used for personal expenses by members.
- 05A significant number of publications promoting their ideology were confiscated during the investigation.
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Bahrain's Public Prosecution has disclosed the arrest of 41 individuals connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for their efforts to propagate the ideology of the 'Guardianship of the Jurist' within the country. Authorities stated that the gang exploited mosques, religious seminaries, and public gatherings to disseminate their beliefs, which they claimed threatened Bahrain's national interests and facilitated Iranian interference in domestic affairs. The group reportedly engaged in inciting violence, committing terrorist acts, and organizing riots. They were also involved in collecting funds to finance these activities, with some money being transferred to support terrorist organizations in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. Moreover, the gang allegedly intimidated religious scholars opposing their ideology through fatwas and intellectual coercion. Investigations have led to the seizure of their bank accounts and a large cache of publications promoting their ideology. The accused are currently undergoing interrogation, with legal representation provided, as they await trial pending further investigation.
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The activities of the gang posed a direct threat to Bahrain's national security and social stability.
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