Iran-Bahrain Relations

Iran Urges Bahrain to Stop Suppressing Dissidents

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has urged the Bahraini government to stop torturing and suppressing its dissidents, and rather sit for talks with the protesters.

Accusing Neighbours Not to Resolve Bahrain’s Domestic Woes: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has rejected another attempt by Bahraini security officials to blame the Islamic Republic for their internal affairs, describing their anti-Iran allegations as failed and feeble excuses to cover up the Manama regime’s domestic problems.

Bahrain Crackdown Emboldened by Trump’s Saudi Visit: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US president’s visit to Saudi Arabia and his "cozying up" to despots in the Arab country has emboldened the Bahraini regime to intensify its crackdown on its citizens.

Iran Denounces Bahrain’s Court Ruling against Top Cleric

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday denounced a court ruling sentencing the spiritual leader of Bahrain’s Shiite majority Sheikh Isa Qassim to one year in jail, warning the Manama regime that intensified policing policy would only complicate the situation further in the kingdom.

Arabs’ Efforts to Normalise Ties with Israel Doomed to Failure: Iran’s Speaker

Iranian Parliament speaker says the ongoing efforts by certain Arab countries to normalise their ties with the Israeli regime will finally backfire.

Spokesman Lashes Out at Bahraini FM’s Anti-Iran Claims

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly denounced Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifa's "baseless" claims that a standing committee would be established in the Arab League against Iran.

Iranian Judiciary Chief Condemns Bahraini Regime’s Execution of Dissidents

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani condemned the Bahraini regime’s recent execution of three young activists, criticizing so-called human rights advocates for their silence on the ongoing oppression of people in the tiny Persian Gulf country.

Iran Denounces Bahrain’s Execution of Young Activists

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Bahraini regime’s execution of three political activists, saying mounting pressure on the opposition will lead the Persian Gulf country into “political deadlock.”

Iranian Spokesman Slams Bahraini Regime’s Attacks on Al-Wefaq’s Offices

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi voiced deep concerns over a series of attacks on the offices of Bahrain’s main Shiite opposition group, the al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, by the Manama regime.

Bahrain Crisis Settlement Needs Respect for Dissidents: Iranian Diplomat

It is necessary for the Bahraini regime to respect the dignity of the opposition’s religious figures and halt crackdown on people to ensure a political approach for addressing the crisis.

Nothing Can Silence Bahrainis Anymore: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly criticized the revocation of the citizenship of a senior cleric in Bahrain, saying Bahraini youths cannot be silenced anymore.

Iranian Cleric Blasts Al Khalifa’s Cruel Action against Sheikh Qassim

Tehran’s Friday prayers leader took a swipe at the Manama regime for stripping Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim of his Bahraini citizenship, describing the move as a sign of Al Khalifa’s frustration and helplessness.

Any Attack on Sheikh Qassim’s House Will Lead to Bloodbath: Representative

The representative of prominent Bahraini cleric Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim, whose nationality has been recently revoked by the Al Khalifa regime, said the popular uprising in the Arab country will remain peaceful in nature unless Manama resorts to assassinations and intrusion.

Revocation of Cleric’s Citizenship to Spark “Crushing Uprising” in Bahrain: IRGC

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) strongly condemned the Manama regime’s decision to strip Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim of his Bahraini citizenship, saying the move will trigger a crushing uprising against the ruling regime and accelerate its downfall.

General Soleimani Warns Bahrain’s Regime against Any Insult to Shiite Cleric

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned that the sanctuary of the most senior Bahraini Shiite cleric, Sheikh Isa Qassim, is a redline whose violation will set fire to Bahrain and the entire region.

Iran Censures Bahrain’s Move to Strip Sheikh Qassim’s Citizenship

Iran’s Foreign Ministry denounces Bahrain’s move to strip the citizenship of the country’s most senior Shia cleric, Sheikh Isa Qassim.

Tightened security measures in Bahrain concerning: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry has advised Bahrain to resume serious dialog with recognized leaders of popular movements to find a peaceful and political solution to the country’s crisis.

Iran hits back: Senior Bahraini diplomat ordered to leave

The Foreign Ministry has dismissed Bahrain’s unfounded allegations that Tehran is interfering in the internal affairs of the kingdom of Bahrain.

Spokeswoman slams Bahrain’s anti-Iran claims

Manama had better take advantage of the good atmosphere of relations among the regional countries to settle its own internal crisis, said Afkham.

Bahrain attempting regional disruption with claims: Afkham

Unconstructive methods will not disrupt Iran’s serious determination for persistence in a responsible regional policy against threats such as extremism and terrorism, said Afkham.

Iran criticizes Bahraini opposition leader jail sentence

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned a recent court ruling against Bahraini opposition leader, saying resorting to security approaches would never help settle the ongoing problems in the Persian Gulf country.

Iran summons Bahrain envoy over FM improper remarks

The Iranian Foreign Ministry recommended the Bahraini government focus on the root causes of the ongoing problems in Manama in a bid to settle them.

Iran condemns raid on prominent Bahraini Shiite cleric’s house

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned a raid by Bahraini security forces on the house of a prominent Shiite scholar.

Official Refutes Bahrain’s Allegations against Iran

An informed official at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected as “baseless” the allegations raised by Manama against Tehran in the wake of a recent Bahraini court ruling which has sentenced 12 men to life in prison for the alleged link with Iran.

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