US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power expressed her deep concern about the trial of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, calling on Bahrain to return to path of reform and reconciliation.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Nasrallah praised Bahrainis holding open rally outside Ayatollah Isa Qassim’s house in Diraz, despite “rising hot temperatures”.

Cities across the globe witnessed shows of solidarity with Bahraini people. Demonstrators called for ending religious persecution against Shia in country.

Thousands of Bahrainis took to the streets of Diraz condemning ongoing religious persecution, practiced by authorities against the Shia.

Clerics accused of leading the political protests in Bahrain said that the trying Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim and national figures is a loss of social justice and represents a malicious targeting against Sheikh Qassim’s prominent role in defending people’s rights and legitimate demands.

Bahraini opposition in London called on Saudi Arabia to withdraw its troops from Bahrain.

Bahrain's top Shiite cleric went on trial Wednesday on charges of illegal fund raising...

The spiritual leader of Bahrain's Shi'ite Muslim majority went on trial on Wednesday on charges...

Lawyer Abdullah Al-Shamlawi said charges raised against Bahrain's Shia spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim are contrary to Bahraini constitution.

Bahraini Clerics deemed trial of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim to be a prosecution of the Shiite sect.

Wa'ad called upon Bahraini authorities to take on national responsibility to preserve civil peace and social stability in the country.

Director General of International Affairs at the Iranian Parliament Hossein Amir Abdollahian said that trying Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim is a bold step.

Opposition groups in Bahrain called for launching protests to express rejection of Sheikh Isa Qassim's trial, while authorities issued warnings.

Bahrain’s High Criminal Court presided over by judge Abdullah Al-Ashraf postponed the trial of Sheikh Isa Qassim and two others to August 14 to re-notify them about the new date for the next court session.

On the eve of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s trial, Bahrain witnessed angry protests expressing refusal to escalatory measures against the leader who is supported by majority of indigenous Bahrainis.