US Imposes Sanctions on Four Linked to Iran-Backed Terrorist Group in Bahrain

The sanctions target individuals supporting the Bahrain-based al-Ashtar Brigades, designated as a terrorist organization by the US.

The US Treasury announced sanctions against four individuals in Iran for their support of the al-Ashtar Brigades, a terrorist group operating in Bahrain.
The sanctions, made in collaboration with Bahrain, aim to counteract Iran's destabilizing activities in the Middle East.
Brian Nelson, US undersecretary of the treasury for terrorism and financial intelligence, emphasized the importance of protecting regional partners and global peace.
The al-Ashtar Brigades, founded in 2013 with the mission to overthrow Bahrain's monarchy, have conducted at least 20 attacks in the country.
The sanctions come amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, including conflicts in Gaza and disruptions in commercial shipping in the Red Sea.