Source: Fox News
Summary
Bahrain has stripped citizenship from 69 people, including some relatives, for allegedly promoting pro-Iran sentiment online. The move was made under Article 10(3) of the nationality law, which allows authorities to revoke citizenship for security concerns. The individuals targeted were of non-Bahraini origin, typically naturalized citizens. The decision comes as Bahrain grapples with fallout from Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes across the Gulf.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Bahrain’s interior ministry announces the revocation of citizenship for dozens of nationals. The King has ordered officials to act against those who “betrayed the nation” or undermined its security and stability. The move is part of a broader campaign against Iran-backed influence operations. Authorities have linked the crackdown to a wider effort to suppress domestic support for Iran and cut off suspected ties to foreign networks. The decision has drawn criticism from human rights groups.
The ritual of stripping citizenship has become a familiar tool in the kingdom’s arsenal. The performance of national security is played out through the revocation of citizenship, a move that reinforces the government’s narrative of a threat from within.
Author: Evan Null
