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Bahrain cracks down on Shia community amid Iran conflict

As Bahrain faces Iranian attacks, expressions of sympathy for Tehran and celebrations over strikes on US bases have prompted a response largely targeting the country's Shia community, activists say.

Published Mar 27, 2026, 12:10 PM EDT | WFMZZ

While Bahrain comes under Iranian fire, some people in the country expressed sympathy with Tehran and even rejoiced over hits on US bases. Activists told AFP that the government response has been a crackdown mainly targeting the Shia Muslim community.