Bahrain Cracks Down on Shiite Clerics Amid Iran Tensions

• Authorities in Bahrain have launched a crackdown on Shiite Muslim clerics.
• The crackdown follows Iran's accurate attacks on Bahrain and support for them among some Bahrainis.
• Bahraini officials claim Iran seeks to undermine and topple the leadership.
• The move is framed by Bahraini officials in existential terms.
• The crackdown aims to address the perceived threat from Iran within Bahrain.