Bahrain Penalizes Usage of Explosive Materials That Lead to Death

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (BNA)
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (BNA)
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Bahrain Penalizes Usage of Explosive Materials That Lead to Death

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (BNA)
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (BNA)

Bahrain has increased the penalties for those who possess explosive materials that may lead to death.

The new amendments to the Penal Code were approved by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on Tuesday, following their approval by the Shura Council and the Parliament.

It stipulates the death penalty or life imprisonment for those who used explosive material that led to any person’s death.

The amendments come in line with efforts to protect the society from terrorism and reinforce deterrent penalties for perpetrators of terrorist acts.

A prison sentence of no less than 10 years and a fine of no less than BD500 and no more than BD1,000 shall be inflicted on any person who makes flammable or explosive materials with the intent of using it or distributing it to expose people’s lives or public and private funds to danger or possessing materials used to make explosives for the same purpose.

The amendments also included a prison sentence of no more than five years and a fine not exceeding BD500 to be inflicted on any person who possesses flammable or explosive materials with the intent to expose people’s lives or public or private funds to danger.

Whoever distributes or uses flammable or explosive materials for the same purpose shall be punished with a prison sentence of no more than eight years, the amendment statement read.

“The penalty shall be life or temporary prison of not less than 10 years if the attack results in permanent disability. “

“The penalty shall be a death sentence or life imprisonment if the use causes the death of a person,” it added.

In May, Bahrain criminalized, according to the Penal Code, all forms of sympathy for terrorist acts that occur within its borders or abroad by any means.

It also criminalized all forms of possession, transfer, and distribution of any documents indicating sympathy or justification for terrorist acts within Bahrain’s territories or abroad.



Baghdad Urges Washington to Prevent ‘Imminent’ Israeli Strikes

Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)
Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)
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Baghdad Urges Washington to Prevent ‘Imminent’ Israeli Strikes

Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)
Sudani visiting a market in Baghdad on Thursday (Government media)

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Thursday called on major powers to “exert greater efforts to end the war in Palestine and Lebanon.” Meanwhile, an Iraqi government official urged the United States to “prevent any attacks on the country,” referring to potential Israeli strikes.
During a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Al-Sudani stressed the importance of ensuring the conflict does not escalate “to a level that threatens regional and global stability.”
The Iraqi prime minister’s appeal comes amid reports suggesting that Israel may launch strikes on Iraq in retaliation for attacks by Iraqi armed factions targeting Israeli positions.
The Iraqi government is striving to assert its exclusive authority over weapons and war-related decisions. However, armed factions affiliated with the Axis of Resistance openly claim responsibility for near-daily rocket attacks on Israel. This has provided Israel with a justification for potentially targeting Iraqi territory, especially after it filed a complaint with the UN Security Council against six Iraqi factions and held Baghdad responsible for the attacks.
These factions have also openly declared their involvement in the ongoing conflict with Israel in Lebanon and Gaza. The Iraqi government has been unable to take decisive action to halt the activities of these factions, which many believe could soon expose Iraq to an Israeli strike.
According to media reports, Washington has warned Baghdad that Israeli airstrikes on Iraq are “imminent” unless the Iraqi government curtails attacks by Iranian-backed factions on Israel. The Times of Israel cited sources indicating that the United States has “exhausted all means of pressure on Israel” and urged Iraq to act swiftly to prevent such attacks.
Despite repeated assurances from the Iraqi government—including its recent adoption of 12 measures by the National Security Council to counter Israeli threats and complaints—the situation remains tense. These measures include monitoring Iraq’s western borders, preventing factions from launching attacks, and maintaining Iraq’s neutrality in the ongoing conflict.
On Wednesday, Abu Hussein Al-Hamidawi, Secretary-General of Kata’ib Hezbollah, made a striking statement on the role of resistance factions in the war and their commitment to the Unity of Fronts doctrine frequently mentioned by Axis of Resistance groups.
In an interview published by the faction’s media arm, Al-Hamidawi said: “The continuity of the Unity of Fronts concept depends on what the Lebanese Hezbollah decides.”
Al-Hamidawi also emphasized that resistance factions are constantly coordinating internally and with external partners such as Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Palestinian resistance leaders.
“We aim to ensure that the Palestinian people are not left alone and that the Unity of Fronts remains intact,” he stated.
Fadi Al-Shammari, a political advisor to Sudani, reiterated that Israel’s threats “are not new,” citing the recent complaint filed by Israel with the UN Security Council as part of its pattern of issuing threats.
In media statements, Al-Shammari reaffirmed the Iraqi government’s long-standing position: “The decision of war and peace lies solely with the Iraqi government.”
He noted that the factions’ attacks are being launched from areas outside Iraq’s borders, specifically from Syria. However, he stressed that the Iraqi government is working through its security and military agencies to prevent Iraq from becoming a battlefield for external or internal parties.
Al-Shammari also called on the United States to fulfill its responsibilities under the Strategic Framework Agreement and security pact with Iraq, emphasizing the need to deter and respond to any external attacks that threaten Iraq’s internal security.