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Interior Minister on National Security
During an interview, the Minister of Interior in Bahrain reviewed the Ministry's activities and priorities in confronting security threats stemming from the extremist ideology of the Iranian Supreme Leader's Office. He confirmed that the Kingdom has uncovered and thwarted the plans of this ideology, which exploits fundraising through illegal means. He emphasized efforts to keep religious and civil institutions independent from state authority and highlighted the infiltration of media outlets and social media platforms used to spread extremist ideas. The minister pointed to the legal measures taken by the government to apprehend individuals associated with organizations linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, including the arrest of 41 people, and the tightening of penalties for treason and espionage crimes. He also underscored the importance of strengthening national and ideological awareness, and uniting efforts among families, schools, and the media to combat attempts to promote extremist thoughts. He regarded community security as a fundamental pillar for maintaining national unity and called for Gulf cooperation to confront cross-border threats and to develop a unified Gulf security system. The measures focus on monitoring extremist ideas, cutting off their funding sources, and strengthening community resilience through digital awareness programs that address challenges posed by artificial intelligence and misinformation. Furthermore, he explained that Bahrain is implementing preventive measures such as banning travel to Iran and Iraq, and is working on enhancing Gulf security cooperation. The security approach primarily targets organizations with external links, while reaffirming that it does not target the Shia community as an integral part of the national fabric.
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