International Religious Freedom Commission
Human rights organization
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View Timeline →13 Baha'i Citizens Arrested in Isfahan for Holding Music and Painting Classes
Thirteen Baha'i citizens were arrested in Isfahan for allegedly promoting their beliefs through music and art classes. This incident highlights ongoing repression of the Baha'i…
Arrest and Transfer of 10 Baha'i Women in Isfahan to Prison
Ten Baha'i women in Isfahan were arrested and sentenced to prison by Iranian authorities, highlighting ongoing discrimination against the Baha'i community in Iran. Their sentences…
Three Baha'i Citizens Sentenced to Prison, Fines, and Exit Ban by Isfahan Court of Appeals
Three Baha'i citizens in Isfahan were sentenced to two years in prison and fines for their religious beliefs, reflecting ongoing persecution of Baha'is in Iran.…
Majgan Salmānzādeh, Bahá'í Citizen, Arrested
Majgan Salmānzādeh, a Bahá'í researcher, was arrested in Makoo, Iran, without clear charges. This incident highlights the ongoing persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran, raising concerns…
Three Baha'i Citizens Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Prison by Fars Province Appeals Court
Three Baha'i citizens in Iran were sentenced to over six years in prison by the Fars Province Appeals Court for their beliefs. This case highlights…
Two Baha'i Women in Babol Tried on Charges of 'Acts Against Internal and External Security'
Two Baha'i women, Susan Eid Mohammadzadegan and Niyousha Badii Sabat, were tried in Babol on serious charges related to national security. Their case highlights ongoing…
Shahdokht Khajani, a Baha'i citizen, sentenced in absentia to 16 years in prison
Shahdokht Khajani, a Baha'i citizen in Iran, has been sentenced in absentia to 16 years in prison for charges including propaganda against the regime and…
Welcoming the Release of Maryam Naghash Zargaran, a Christian Convert in Tehran
Maryam Naghash Zargaran, an Iranian Christian convert, has been released from prison after serving four years for charges related to her faith. Her arrest was…