Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 over glorifying Iranian attacks

• Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 people over alleged Iran-linked activities, including glorifying attacks and communicating with foreign entities during the recent conflict.

Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals convicted of communicating with foreign entities and glorifying Iranian attacks during the recent conflict, authorities said, as part of a broader security crackdown.

Bahrain’s interior ministry said the 69 individuals lost their citizenship after “expressing sympathy for and glorifying Iran’s sinful hostile acts,” adding that the decision also included family members of those involved, according to a statement posted on X.

Bahraini citizenship revoked from 69 peoplehttps://t.co/nhNTnajoh0

— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) April 27, 2026

The decision follows the arrest of dozens of people accused of posting content on social media that incited instability and threatened public order in the Kingdom.

Officials said the measures were taken in response to activities deemed harmful to national security, particularly during the 39-day US-'Israel' war on Iran, which saw missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region.

Authorities have tightened monitoring of online activity and warned against sharing or promoting material that could undermine stability.

The move is part of wider efforts by Bahrain to counter external threats and address security risks, including alleged links to foreign-backed groups and networks.