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Iran war spurs crackdown on Bahrain's clerics
After Iranian attacks hit Bahrain with striking accuracy, authorities are targeting Shiite Muslim clerics they say encourage loyalty to Tehran. The campaign reflects officials’ concern that some Bahrainis support Iran, raising tensions inside the Gulf island nation.
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