According to state media, two other defendants were also sentenced to three years in prison each for collaborating with Iranian forces in activities related to  terrorism and espionage .

According to reports, Bahraini authorities alleged that some of the defendants took photos of sensitive and important sites in Bahrain for Iran s Revolutionary Guard Corps, while some were also accused of transferring money from Iran to Bahrain, even funding it through cryptocurrency.

According to authorities, these individuals allegedly recruited people inside the country and provided assistance in various projects.

The crackdown on individuals with alleged ties to Iran in Bahrain intensified as tensions in the region increased following actions by the United States and Israel against Iran. Iran has since threatened to target US interests and military bases in the Gulf.

Bahraini authorities arrested several people in March, while another 41 people were detained this month.

In addition, more than 60 people were stripped of their citizenship two weeks ago on charges that they supported Iran s attacks and "collaborated with foreign elements."

The London-based Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy called the move "dangerous" and a clear violation of international law.

On the other hand, other Gulf states are also cracking down on people with alleged links to Iran. Last month, the UAE claimed to have arrested a group that was allegedly planning "terrorist acts."

It should be noted that Bahrain has a large Shiite population and some Shiite citizens there have long been making allegations of political and economic discrimination. However, the Bahraini government denies these allegations and accuses Iran of spreading unrest in the country.