Bahrain jails four for life, six to 15 years for Iran-linked cell

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A Bahraini court sentenced four Shi'ite Muslims to life and six others to 15 years in jail on charges of setting up a militant cell linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard that aimed at assassinating public figures in the Gulf Arab kingdom. In February, Bahrain, a Western ally which hosts the U.S. Fifth Fleet, accused Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard of setting up the "terror" cell, which it said planned to attack its airport and government buildings. Bahrain has accused Shi'ite power Iran of fuelling unrest in the country since a 2011 uprising led by majority Shi'ites demanding reforms and more share in running the kingdom ruled by the Sunni Muslim al-Khalifa dynasty. Authorities say the cell is part of the "Imam Army", a group that includes Bahrainis from inside and outside the country as well foreigners.

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