The Financial Times slammed Bahrain for decision to strip country’s top Shia cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim of nationality.

France expressed concern about Bahrain’s decision to strip the country’s leading Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim of nationality.

British Minister for the Middle East and North Africa expressed concern by revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s citizenship.

Dozens of supporters of Ayatollah Isa Qassim, spiritual leader of Bahrain's Shi'ite Muslim majority, gathered at his home on Tuesday to protest the revocation of his citizenship, with some men wearing white shrouds signaling their readiness to die.

The office of the U.N. human rights chief is decrying an "intensified crackdown" on freedoms and rights in Bahrain after the country's top Shiite cleric was stripped of his nationality and is urging authorities to "de-escalate" the situation.

Iranian Parliament Speaker says Manama's decision to strip Sheikh Issa Qassim of citizenship signals Bahraini regime's imminent collapse.

Security forces in Bahrain raided one of top Shiite Bahraini cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim's offices.

The Telegraph said decision to strip top Shia cleric of citizenship is "move that threatens to spark unrest.

The US State Department stressed that it's concerned by actions in the region that potentially inflame sectarian tensions.

Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei condemned the Bahraini authorities' move to revoke citizenship of Sheikh Isa Qassim.

David Saperstein, Ambassador for International Religious Freedom, expressed concern by revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship.

Bahrainis continue to protest outside Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim's home in Diraz, while more frustrated citizens head towards the open strike area.

Iran Denounces Revocation of Sheikh Isa Qassim's Citizenship, Calls Bahrain to Avoid Destroying Bridges with Moderate Leaders

A leading Iranian general has warned Bahrain it is fanning armed rebellion and "will pay the price"...

The United States strongly rebuked its close Gulf ally Bahrain on Monday after the Sunni kingdom risked...

Bahrain's decision to revoke the citizenship of the spiritual leader of the kingdom's Shi'ite Muslim majority...

The United States is "alarmed" by Bahrian's decision to revoke the citizenship of the spiritual leader...

The United States Department of State said that it is alarmed by the Government of Bahrain's decision...

Human Rights First's Brian Dooley said Bahraini government is taking a "risky policy, likely to produce significant instability."

HRW said decision to strip Sheikh Isa Qassim of citizenship "takes Bahrain into darkest days seen since 2011.