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On November 19, 2023, the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Ashab al-Kahf shared three photos of planes visible through a chain-link fence, showing a C-5 aircraft at a “normalized Bahrain International Airport.” He claimed to be in the photo. [relations with Israel]According to the post, the plane is being used for “occupation support, airlifting of equipment and combat troops,” and much of the image is digitally blurred.[1]
Prime Minister Ashab al-Kahaf told Bahrain: “Traitor regularists, be careful, be careful not to play with fire. I will cut off your hands for cooperating with the Americans and the Israelis. Our eyes are on you, wherever you are. We have warned Bahrain.” We are closer than you and your Master expected and can see you clearly. Masu. ”
The militia threats came as Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa condemned the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and Israel’s response and called for the release of Israeli hostages as a precondition for a ceasefire. This was issued in response to this.
In recent weeks, Iran-backed militias in Iraq have claimed multiple attacks on U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria and threatened to escalate their operations against the United States and continue attacks until the war between Israel and Hamas ends. ing.[2]
[1] Telegram, November 18, 2023.
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