Iran accuses Bahrain of rights violations over revoked citizenships

Iran’s government has accused Bahrain of violating the human rights of 69 people whose citizenship was revoked for allegedly supporting Iranian attacks on the kingdom.

Bahrain Ministry of Interior announced the measures on Monday, accusing the individuals of sympathising with Iran and “colluding with foreign entities.”

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said the move showed the “discriminatory approach” of Bahrain’s authorities.

“The Bahraini government cannot use these tactics to distract public opinion in this country and the region from its direct responsibility in supporting and accompanying the American-Israeli aggressors against the Iranian nation,” he added.