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Bahrain rounds up dozens over alleged links to Iran’s IRGC

Al Jazeera · 🇶🇦 public Qatar · · 441 words · By Al Jazeera Staff
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What to know about Bahrain rounds up dozens over alleged links to Iran’s IRGC

Bahrain rounds up dozens over alleged links to Iran’s IRGC The country’s interior ministry said legal proceedings are under way against the 41 people arrested.

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What happened

Bahrain rounds up dozens over alleged links to Iran’s IRGC The country’s interior ministry said legal proceedings are under way against the 41 people arrested.

Why it matters

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry says it has arrested dozens of people in the country accused of belonging to a group linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Common ground

The ministry announced the arrests of 41 people in a statement on Saturday, saying “legal proceedings are under way against them”.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “in late April, Bahrain stripped the citizenship of 69 people after accusing them of sympathising with Iran and “colluding with foreign entities”.”
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Multiple independent sources, including Al Jazeera and reports on King Hamad's directive, confirm that 69 people were stripped of citizenship in late April for sympathizing with Iran.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior announced on Monday that it had revoked the citizenship of 69 people, some of whom were related, after accusing them of sympathising with Iran and “colluding with foreig…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/27/bahrain-strips-69-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — Bahrain’s Interior Ministry announced on social media this week the 69 people whose citizenship have been revoked included accused individuals and their family members – an act that critics termed as …
https://www.aol.com/articles/bahrain-sparks-outcry-stripping…
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web search NEUTRAL — Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of dozens of people it accused of sympathising with Iran and “aiding foreign entities”. At least 69 people had their citizenship stripped, according to a directive …
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/bahrain-revokes-citizensh…
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Claim 2: “The ministry announced the arrests of 41 people in a statement on Saturday”
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Multiple sources specifically mention the arrest of 41 people announced in a statement on Saturday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anti-government protests in Bahrain, led by the mainly Shia and partly Sunni Bahraini opposition, broke out in 2011. The protests were inspired by the unrest of the Arab Spring and protests in Tunisia…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Bahraini_uprising
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — As of 15 March 2013, the Bahraini uprising of 2011 and its aftermath resulted in 122 deaths. The number of injuries is hard to determine due to government clampdown on hospitals and medical personnel.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualties_of_the_2011_Bahrain…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — International Workers' Day, also called Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers, the labour movement and the working class that is marked every yea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Workers'_Day
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Claim 3: “Bahrain’s Interior Ministry says it has arrested dozens of people in the country accused of belonging to a group linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Bahrain's Interior Ministry arrested dozens of people accused of links to the IRGC.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, following the initial strikes during the 2026 Iran war, Iran conducted retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Bahrain, hitting multiple buildings in the capital Manama including…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Bahrai…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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Claim 4: “Iran fired thousands of missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, including Bahrain, during the war, causing significant damage to US military sites.”
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Wikipedia and web search results confirm that Iran conducted retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Bahrain and other Gulf states, specifically targeting US military sites (e.g., the 5th Fleet in Juffair).
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web search NEUTRAL — With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Capital city Tehran is the nation's largest ci…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
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web search NEUTRAL — 14 hours ago · Stay on top of Iran latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
https://www.aljazeera.com/where/iran/
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · The U.S. military says its forces fired on two Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them from docking at an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. blockade in the area.
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-attac…
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Claim 5: “their arrests relate to earlier investigations into espionage and expressions of support for Iranian attacks during the war launched against Iran in late February by Israel and the United States.”
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Wikipedia entries for '2026 Iran war' and '2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain' confirm a war launched by the US and Israel against Iran starting February 28, 2026, providing the context for the espionage investigations.
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web search NEUTRAL — Largest Database of Utah Mugshots. Constantly updated. Search arrest records and find latests mugshots and bookings for Misdemeanors and Felonies.
https://utah.arrests.org/
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Recently Booked Arrests and Mugshots by State RecentlyBooked.com is a nationwide resource for real-time booking information, arrest records, inmate details, jail rosters, and mugshot image…
https://recentlybooked.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Arrests.org Search Arrests Records Arrests.org is a well-established online resource providing access to public arrest records across the United States. It serves as an invaluable tool for individuals…
https://arrests-org.com/
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Claim 6: “A fragile US-Iran ceasefire agreed on April 8 remains in effect”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the existence of a ceasefire agreed upon on April 8.
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Claim 7: “The UAE weathered more Iranian strikes than any other country during the war”
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RTL Today and other web search results explicitly state that the UAE was the most targeted country during the war, receiving more strikes than any other country.
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web search NEUTRAL — Iran–United Arab Emirates relations. Iran–Israel proxy conflict. List of country-specific articles on the 2026 Iran war.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_Un…
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web search NEUTRAL — The UAE wants to project a return to normality, having been the most targeted country during the Middle East war.Iran targeted the UAE more than any other country during the war, hitting US assets but…
https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/fresh-uae-attacks-blamed-on-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Notably, even during the earlier hostilities in March and April, Iran disproportionately targeted the UAE. Iran launched over 6,000 drones and missiles on the seven Arab countries, the UAE, Kuwait, Sa…
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/uae-why-iran-hammered-fujairah…
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Claim 8: “Bahraini authorities carried out several earlier rounds of arrests in March against individuals it claims spied for the IRGC.”
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Al Jazeera and other news reports confirm multiple rounds of arrests in March for individuals accused of spying for the IRGC.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bahraini authorities carried out several earlier rounds of arrests in March against individuals it claims spied for the IRGC. And in late April, Bahrain stripped the citizenship of 69 people after acc…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/9/bahrain-rounds-up-do…
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web search NEUTRAL — Revolutionary Guard Corps cadets attend the funeral of Razi Moussavi, a senior commander in the Quds Force of Iran.This is the second round of arrests in a week. On March 12, Arab News reported that B…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/bahrain-arrests-five-acc…
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web search NEUTRAL — Bahrain arrests four citizens for alleged espionage activities linked to Iran’s IRGC as the US-Israel-Iran conflict enters its 13th day.Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for public sector emplo…
https://www.just-dubai.com/article/news/news/four-bahrainis-…
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Claim 9: “On April 20, the UAE’s State Security Service said it had uncovered an Iran-linked group in the country and arrested dozens of its members”
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The claim is reported by Al Jazeera; while other sources mention the 2026 war, they do not independently corroborate the specific UAE State Security Service announcement on April 20 regarding the arrest of dozens of members.
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web search NEUTRAL — On April 20, the UAE’s State Security Service said it had uncovered an Iran-linked group in the country and arrested dozens of its members, accusing them of “pledging allegiance to foreign entities an…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/9/bahrain-rounds-up-do…
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web search NEUTRAL — Russia's use of semi-state security forces: de case of de Wagner Group."
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1060586X.2019.1…
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web search NEUTRAL — TEHRAN, IRAN - APRIL 20: Representatives from more than a dozen foreign diplomatic missions, United Nations offices, and the media tour damage to sites previously targeted by US-Israeli strikes, on Ap…
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/fact-check-team-un-accuse…
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