IRGC-linked network crackdown: Bahrain’s Public Prosecution has stepped up investigations into a “main organization” allegedly tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Wilayat al-Faqih ideology, formed by members of the dissolved Islamic Scholars Council. Prosecutors say the group sought to influence Bahrain via mosques, ma’atams and seminaries, issued fatwas against clerics who opposed the doctrine, recruited members, and collected funds—some reportedly transferred to Iran, Iraq and Lebanon. Detentions and financial actions: Authorities interrogated 41 suspects with lawyers present, ordered detention pending investigation, and moved to freeze assets and disclose bank accounts. Diplomacy meets pressure: US President Donald Trump’s push to link any Iran peace settlement to Arab and Muslim states signing the Abraham Accords is drawing resistance, with Pakistan already rejecting the idea. Markets watch the region: Middle East stocks were mixed as investors weighed uncertainty over a possible US-Iran ceasefire extension and Strait of Hormuz shipping. Bahrain private sector voice: The Bahrain Chamber appointed board representatives for member affairs and complaints, alongside an SME support department to systematise feedback and escalate recurring business bottlenecks. Tourism momentum: Bahrain reported 16.04 million non-Bahraini arrivals in 2025, the highest in nine years, signaling more stable growth after the post-Covid rebound. Energy talent pipeline: Bapco Energies launched the NBH Future Energy Leaders scholarship and career programme, with applications opening June 15. Hospitality education win: Vatel Bahrain was named “Leading Hospitality and Tourism Management Institution in the Middle East for 2026” by LUXlife.