Bahrain sentences nine to life for IRGC cooperation

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A Bahrain court sentenced nine people to life in prison for cooperating with Iran’s IRGC on terrorism and espionage.

WHO: Bahrain court

WHAT: Sentenced nine defendants to life in prison for carrying out hostile and terrorist acts in cooperation with Iran’s IRGC; two others received three-year terms.

WHEN: May 24, 2026 at 7:46 PM ET

WHERE: Bahrain

WHY: The defendants were found guilty of collaborating with the IRGC in activities characterized as terrorism and espionage.

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