Bahrain alleges Iran-backed group planned assassinations
DUBAI - Bahrain is alleging a 14-member group backed by Iran planned assassinations in the island kingdom.
The Interior Ministry issued a statement early Monday that said 11 members of the group "are suspected of receiving overseas military training under the supervision of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah in Iraq."
It said police had arrested 14 suspects in raids that saw officers seize weapons and explosives. It said the group's two leaders were abroad in Iran.
Iran's government had no immediate comment.
