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Judgment Issued for Seven Baha'i Citizens in Isfahan

Jan 28, 2026 January 28, 2026 1 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Seven Baha'i citizens in Isfahan have received prison sentences for promoting their faith, with some facing over two years in prison. This case highlights ongoing religious persecution in Iran, particularly against minority groups like the Baha'is.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The sentencing of Baha'i citizens in Isfahan exemplifies the Iranian government's continued crackdown on religious minorities.

👥 Key Players

Baha'i citizens MENTIONED
Religious minority group
"The Baha'is are one of the largest religious minorities in Iran, facing systemic persecution and discrimination."
Isfahan Revolutionary Court MENTIONED
Judicial authority
"This court is part of Iran's judicial system that often handles cases involving political dissent and religious minorities."

📰 What Happened

Seven Baha'i citizens in Isfahan have been sentenced to prison for promoting their faith, with sentences ranging from six months to over two years. The charges include 'propaganda against the regime.'

  • Yeganeh Aghaei, Arshia Rouhani, Parvin Nikayin, and Adib Janmian received sentences of two years and four months.
  • Zarineh Aqa Babaei, Vahid Karami, and Keyvan Nikayin received six months of punitive imprisonment and six months suspended.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This case highlights the ongoing repression of religious minorities, which can lead to increased domestic unrest and dissatisfaction with the regime.
🌍 Regional: It underscores the challenges faced by minority groups in the Middle East, potentially influencing regional dynamics regarding human rights.
🌐 International: This situation may draw international condemnation and affect Iran's relations with countries advocating for religious freedom.

📚 Background

The Baha'i faith is viewed as heretical by the Iranian government, leading to systematic discrimination and persecution of its followers.

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📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 70%
Baha'i news sources often report on persecution cases, but may have a bias in portraying the Iranian government negatively.

According to Baha'i news sources, a prison sentence has been issued for several Baha'i citizens in Branch 1 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court. Yeganeh Aghaei, Arshia Rouhani, Parvin Nikayin, and Adib Janmian have each been sentenced to two years and four months in prison, while Zarineh Aqa Babaei, Vahid Karami, and Keyvan Nikayin have each been sentenced to six months of punitive imprisonment and six months of suspended imprisonment. The charges against these individuals have been stated as 'propaganda against the regime through the promotion of the Baha'i faith.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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