How the Iran war is bringing back 'citizenship as a weapon' Cathrin Schaer © 2026 Deutsche Welle

How the Iran war is bringing back 'citizenship as a weapon' Cathrin Schaer 23 hours ago23 hours ago Some Gulf states, trapped between Iran, Israel and the US in the current war, have started revoking the citizenship of locals considered "traitors." But is it about security — or a way to suppress political dissent? https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-iran-war-is-bringing-back-citizenship-as-a-weapon/a-76935737 © 2026 Deutsche Welle