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Bahrain In the Crossfire: Gulf Sects and Strikes

Histories of Bahrain paired with accounts of Shia politics and Iran's regional strategy, for understanding why a small Gulf state sits at the center of escalation and sectarian strain.

6 booksJune 27, 2026

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Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikespolitico.com Bahrain Restricts Shiite Holy Day Amid Iran War Crackdownnytimes.com Bahrain condemns Iranian tit-for-tat drone attack as ‘flagrant threat’theguardian.com

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