Is the expanded force designed to defend against Iran or to prevent an Arab Spring in the oil rich Gulf?

Is the expanded force designed to defend against Iran or to prevent an Arab Spring in the oil rich Gulf?
Bahrainis with protest-related injuries are reportedly being kept away from family in a hospital guarded by soldiers.
Author says Pakistan and India can co-operate against terrorism.
A Kenyan Muslim reflects on her time at Iran’s largest women’s seminary.
Star Anupam Kher opens world’s first Bollywood acting school outside of India in London.
Gulf countries find Iran’s nuclear programme a disturbing development, analysts say.