Bahrain Sentences 10 to Prison for Violence Tied to Iranian Attacks

Bahrain's High Criminal Court has sentenced 10 defendants to up to five years in prison for violence and sabotage that coincided with Iranian attacks in March 2026.

• The court issued two verdicts in separate cases, sentencing the defendants to up to five years and ordering confiscation of seized items.
• The defendants were arrested in flagrante delicto for participating in violence and sabotage that coincided with what Bahraini authorities described as Iranian attacks.
• The Public Prosecution investigated, detained the defendants, and referred them to the High Criminal Court.
• The Public Prosecution said it would take deterrent legal measures against anyone who threatens public security and would confront all forms of violence and chaos.