Wilayat al-Faqih

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Bahrain arrests 41 individuals linked to terrorist organization

The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 41 individuals belonging to a group associated with 'Wilayat al-Faqih', which includes members of the dissolved 'Ulama Council'. The group is accused of financing terrorism and collaborating with Iran.

UAE arrests members of Iran-linked terrorist organization

Today, UAE authorities announced the dismantling of a terrorist organization planning to carry out sabotage operations threatening national unity. Investigations revealed the group's ties to Iran's 'Wilayat al-Faqih'.

Explore Iran's Shift to Shia Islam from Safavid Era to Today

Iran's transformation into a Shia state was not merely a religious evolution but a complex political project initiated by Shah Ismail Safavi in 1501. This shift significantly reshaped the country's religious and political identity.