Farhad Sabetan
فرهاد ثابتان
Spokesperson for the Bahá'í International Community
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The Bahá'í International Community condemned the Iranian government's destruction of Bahá'í graves in Tehran, calling it a cultural cleansing aimed at erasing Bahá'í identity. This…
Exclusive; Yekta Fahendj Saadi Remains in Limbo in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz
Yekta Fahendj Saadi, a Bahá'í citizen, has been detained in Shiraz for over 80 days without clear charges. Her family has faced difficulties in obtaining…
Three Baha'i Citizens in Bojnurd Sentenced to Imprisonment and Fines
Three Baha'i citizens in Iran have been sentenced to imprisonment and fines due to their religious beliefs and activities. This case highlights ongoing discrimination and…
Dozens of Political and Civil Activists Condemn the Actions of the 'Velayat-e Faqih' Government in Denying Bahá'ís in Iran of 'Basic Rights'
147 political and civil activists condemned the Iranian government's recent arrests and systematic oppression of Bahá'ís, calling for an end to this historical shame and…
The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic Sentences Four Baha'i Women to Approximately 15 Years in Prison
Four Baha'i women in Iran have been sentenced to approximately 15 years in prison for alleged membership in a group threatening national security. The trial…
The body of Afagh Khosravi-Zand, a Baha'i citizen, was buried in Khavaran "against the family's heartfelt wishes"
Afagh Khosravi-Zand, a Baha'i citizen, was buried in Khavaran against her family's wishes due to governmental pressure and university refusal to accept her body. This…
Bahá'í Community: Government is Attempting to Impoverish and Weaken Bahá'ís
The Bahá'í World Community has condemned the Iranian government's intensified repression of Bahá'ís, highlighting increased raids, arrests, and property confiscation. This situation reflects a broader…
Letter from 14 Political Prisoners in Sympathy with the Family of Afagh Khosravi-Zand: Her Life Was 'Entirely Resilience'
Fourteen political prisoners expressed their condolences to the family of Afagh Khosravi-Zand, a Baha'i citizen who passed away. In response to government pressure to bury…
Destruction of 'Historical Document' of Political Executions; Donation of Bahá'í Citizen's Body for Education Instead of Burial in Khavaran
The family of a Bahá'í citizen, Afaq Khosravi Vand, donated her body for medical education instead of burying her in Khavaran cemetery, which is significant…
The Policy of 'Victimization' Against Imprisoned Bahá'ís; Farhad Sabetan: Government's Desperation in Providing Evidence
The Islamic Republic of Iran is intensifying its persecution of Bahá'ís, with recent reports of arrests and forced complaints against detained individuals. Farhad Sabetan, spokesperson…
IRGC Intelligence Claims Arrest of 10 Baha'i Citizens in Tehran and Alborz Provinces
The IRGC's intelligence organization claims to have arrested 10 Baha'i citizens in Tehran and Alborz, alleging they dismantled a network promoting the Baha'i faith. This…
Increase in Persecution of Baha'is in Iran; 26 Baha'is Sentenced to 126 Years in Prison
The Baha'i International Community reported that 26 Baha'is in Iran, including 16 women, have been sentenced to a total of 126 years in prison, highlighting…
Two Baha'i Citizens Sentenced to Prison by Islamic Revolutionary Court in Mashhad
Two Baha'i citizens, Golnoush Nasiri and Farideh Moradi, were sentenced to prison by the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Mashhad for charges related to undermining national…
Shiraz Revolutionary Court Sentences Three Baha'i Citizens to Imprisonment and Additional Punishments
The Shiraz Revolutionary Court sentenced three Baha'i citizens to over six years of imprisonment on charges related to national security and propaganda. This case highlights…
Pressure from the Islamic Republic on Bahá'ís; Iman Rashidi arrested in the presence of his 18-month-old child
Iman Rashidi, a Bahá'í resident of Yazd, was arrested by intelligence agents while his wife was leaving their home, with their 18-month-old child present. The…
Farhad Sabetan to Voice of America: The Closure of Baha'i Businesses is a Sign of Government's 'Economic Suppression'
Farhad Sabetan, spokesperson for the Baha'i World Community, highlighted the closure of Baha'i businesses in Iran as a sign of economic suppression by the government.…
Sina Shahri, a Bahai citizen, summoned to Tabriz Prosecutor's Office to serve prison sentence
Sina Shahri, a Bahai citizen in Iran, has been summoned to serve an eight-month prison sentence for 'propaganda against the regime.' This case highlights the…
Anniversary of the Disappearance of 11 Baha'i Citizens; 43 Years of Uncertainty and Potential 'Hasty Execution' Status
On the 43rd anniversary of the enforced disappearance of 11 Baha'i leaders in Iran, their status is still uncertain, with indications of potential executions. Recent…
Arrest of 90-Year-Old Bahá'í Citizen; Jamaleddin Khanjani and His Daughter Transferred to Evin Prison
Jamaleddin Khanjani, a 90-year-old Bahá'í leader, and his daughter were arrested by Iranian security forces and transferred to Evin Prison without clear charges. This incident…
10-Year Prison Sentence and 'Deprivation of Other Rights' Confirmed for Two Baha'i Citizens in Iran
Mahvash Shahriari and Fariba Kamalabadi, two Baha'i citizens in Iran, have had their 10-year prison sentences confirmed by the Tehran Court of Appeals, along with…