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Bahrain’s Interior Ministry announced on Monday the arrest of three individuals accused of forming a “terrorist cell” linked to Lebanon’s Hezbollah group.

According to the ministry, the suspects “coordinated with terrorist elements abroad and sought to engage in espionage in a manner intended to undermine the sovereignty of the state, spread fear and panic among citizens and residents, and endanger national security.”

The arrested individuals were identified as Ahmed Ahmed Hussain Madan, 24; Hassan Abdulameer Ashoor, 22; and Muntadhar Abdulmohsen Ali Madan, 29.

Investigations revealed that during travel to Lebanon, the suspects received weapons training after meeting with Hezbollah members. They also allegedly sent photos and intelligence concerning the consequences of Iranian aggression against Bahrain amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

The Interior Ministry further accused the suspects of collecting funds under the guise of charitable work and transferring the money to Hezbollah to support planned terrorist activities in Bahrain.

The General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science confirmed that all necessary legal procedures had been completed and that the three individuals have been referred to the public prosecution.

The arrests in Bahrain come amid heightened regional concerns over Hezbollah’s activities. Earlier this month in the United Arab Emirates, authorities dismantled a “terrorist network” operating under fake commercial fronts and linked to Hezbollah and Iran.

The network reportedly sought to infiltrate the national economy, launder money, finance terrorism, and undermine the country’s financial stability. 

Last week, Kuwaiti authorities foiled multiple plots linked to Hezbollah targeting state leaders and vital infrastructure. Recent operations led to the arrest of six suspects in Kuwait, including Kuwaiti nationals and individuals whose citizenship had been revoked, as well as identifying additional suspects abroad.

Investigations revealed the network’s ties to Hezbollah, advanced military training, and planned assassination operations, including recruitment of individuals to carry out attacks. Lebanon condemned the alleged plots, while Hezbollah denied involvement.