Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people in connection with Iran war

Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people in connection with Iran war Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:17 Dozens of nationals, and their families, stripped of citizenship over allegations of glorifying Iranian acts and aiding foreign entities Vehicles move on a road in Bahrain's capital Manama on 11 March 2026 (AFP) Off Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of dozens of people it accused of sympathising with Iran and “aiding foreign entities”. At least 69 people had their citizenship stripped, according to a directive issued by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The decision was based on an article in Bahraini nationality law which allows for revocation on the grounds of “causing harm to the interests of the kingdom or acting in a manner contrary to the duty of loyalty to it”.