Bahrain police have arrested six expatriates, including one Bangladeshi, for posting content supporting Iran on social media amid ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel. The other five arrested individuals are reported to be Pakistani nationals. The Bangladeshi national has been identified as Mohammad Israfil Mir.
The arrests were confirmed on Monday (March 9) by Bahrain News Agency, citing the Ministry of Interior of Bahrain. The operation was conducted by the Anti-Cybercrime Directorate under the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic, and Electronic Security.
Authorities allege that the six individuals shared or published videos related to Iran’s aggression and the ongoing conflict, expressing support or sympathy for such actions. Their activities were deemed as threatening national security and public order.
The Bahrain government has stated that it is closely monitoring social media activities amid the volatile situation in the Middle East. The arrested expatriates have been handed over to public prosecution, and necessary legal actions are underway.
The Ministry of Interior emphasized that spreading rumors or showing sympathy for enemy states during wartime is a punishable offense under Bahraini law.
