Bahrain has arrested five individuals suspected of spying for Iran, with the country’s Interior Ministry announcing the detentions on Wednesday. The ministry stated that the five men, aged between 25 and 39, are accused of gathering and providing sensitive information to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. One of the individuals is believed to have received training at Iranian Revolutionary Guard camps.
According to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, the decision to conduct targeted attacks in the region has been made, with Iran using multi-role, multi-target missiles. The government claims that the detainees had obtained photographs and geographic coordinates of several key and sensitive locations in Bahrain, including hotels and other important buildings, which were then shared with Iranian forces to aid in targeting these locations.
The Bahraini government maintains that the operation was carried out to protect national security and prevent potential threats. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, warned that if Iran’s oil infrastructure or other critical infrastructure were targeted, the response would be clear, and Iranian forces would target American or related oil and infrastructure in the region.
Following Iran’s missile and drone attacks, Israeli defense officials say that the country’s arsenal of defensive missiles has dwindled rapidly. The US Department of Defense announced that six US aircrew members were killed on Thursday in a KC-135 tanker plane accident in western Iraq.
British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stated that the UK is working with allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker tracking platform TankerTrackers reported that vessels were moving at reduced speeds in the region. Pope Francis, in his weekly Angelus message, expressed concern for the Middle East, which has seen two weeks of intense violence.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims that the decision to conduct targeted attacks in the region has been made, with Iran using multi-role, multi-target missiles. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called on international organizations, media, and civil institutions to combat Islamophobia.
Palestinian authorities said that Israeli forces fired on a car in the occupied West Bank, killing four members of the same family. Various reports and social media posts spread rapidly. On March 12, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video message to Iran’s Supreme Leader, laced with threats, as he appeared to hold six fingers on his hands.
Bahrain has arrested five individuals suspected of spying for Iran, with the country’s Interior Ministry announcing the detentions on Wednesday. The detainees are accused of gathering and providing sensitive information to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Bangladesh has lifted restrictions on the sale of fuel ahead of Eid-al-Fitr. Abbas Araghchi stated that the US is now begging other countries, including China, to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Israel has denied reports that it has requested US help to replenish its missile interceptors.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims that it has launched 10 missiles and drones against US air bases in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Ali Larijani warned that the US and its allies may be plotting a “false flag” operation and blame Iran. The Revolutionary Guard stated that the silence of ambulances in Israel is a sign of their success.
Pakistan Cricket Board honored Sarfaraz Ahmed for his services to the national team and awarded him an honorary shield on his retirement from international cricket.
