IRGC Links Under Probe

The ministry said investigations indicated that individuals arrested in connection with the cases had “close links” to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and were influenced by the ideology of Wilayat al-Faqih.

The probe also includes scrutiny of alleged unlawful practices and the use of ideological and religious messaging across media platforms, places of worship, and social, charitable and educational institutions, including schools and kindergartens.

According to the ministry, these activities allegedly promoted “false concepts” and deepened the influence of what it described as an extremist ideology with political aims “under a religious cover” in various areas of community life.

Investigations

The Interior Ministry said the investigations come amid broader efforts to keep the public informed of security developments following what it called the repercussions of Iranian aggression, including the exposure of espionage cases involving foreign entities and expressions of support for such actions.

It added that the alleged practices took place despite the state providing “all services and forms of care” to citizens. They were aimed at inciting hostility against the state, intimidating citizens and civil society institutions, spreading hatred, and endangering national security.

The ministry stressed that it was examining the underlying causes that led to the alleged violations and crimes, adding that they do not reflect Bahrain’s “national stands, patriotic spirit, and the authenticity of its cohesive society.”

It also called for continued strengthening of community cooperation, saying citizen engagement at this stage is “of utmost importance” to reinforce social solidarity and safeguard the national fabric and higher interests of the country.