U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Federal agency monitoring religious freedom
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View Timeline →Anisa Fanayan, a Bahai citizen, arrested while leaving the hospital
Anisa Fanayan, a Bahai citizen in Iran, was arrested by security forces while leaving the hospital. She has been sentenced to 8 years in prison…
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…
Anisa Fanayan, a Baha'i citizen in Semnan Province, sentenced to 8 years in prison
Anisa Fanayan, a Baha'i citizen in Iran, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for charges related to national security and propaganda against the…
Christian Convert in Karaj Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Tomaj Aryankia, a Christian convert in Iran, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for alleged collaboration with hostile governments. His case highlights the…
Arrest of Woman Opposing Mandatory Hijab After Confrontation with Government Agent
Roshanak Molaei Alishah, a woman opposing Iran's mandatory hijab, was arrested after a video of her confrontation with a government agent went viral. This incident…
U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom: Severe Violations of Religious Freedoms in Iran Continue
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom condemned Iran for severe violations of religious freedoms, particularly following the execution of Jewish man Arvin Ghahramani. The…
Negar Misaqian, Baha'i citizen residing in Shiraz, accused of 'propaganda against the regime'
Negar Misaqian, a Baha'i citizen in Shiraz, has been charged with 'propaganda against the regime' following her arrest by Iranian authorities. This incident comes amid…
Suppression of Bahá'í Citizens in Various Cities of Iran; Negar Mithaqian Arrested in Shiraz
Negar Mithaqian, a Bahá'í citizen in Shiraz, was arrested by Iranian intelligence agents, following a recent crackdown on Bahá'ís in Tabriz. This incident highlights the…
Mojdeh Fallahi, Christian Convert, Arrested by Intelligence Ministry Agents in Shiraz
Mojdeh Fallahi, a Christian convert, was arrested in Shiraz by the Ministry of Intelligence while attempting to help a friend who had been detained. She…
New Delhi Criticizes Khamenei's Remarks on Muslims in India; 'Incorrect and Unacceptable'
The Indian government has condemned Ali Khamenei's comments about the suffering of Muslims in India as incorrect and unacceptable. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between…
Raid by Ministry of Intelligence Agents on the Residence of Baha'is in Tabriz; Three Arrested
Iranian intelligence agents arrested three Baha'i citizens in Tabriz, including Azam Azmoudeh, Sina Aghdas, and Iraj Nourasteh, while attempting to arrest two others. This incident…
Detention Order for Nahid Behroozi, Baha'i Citizen, Extended for Another Month
Nahid Behroozi, a Baha'i citizen, has had her detention extended for another month without any charges being disclosed. Reports indicate that she is being denied…
Two Baha'i Citizens in Rasht Sentenced to Imprisonment and Additional Penalties
Two Baha'i women in Rasht, Shiva Kashani-Nejad and Mojgan Samimi, have been sentenced to imprisonment and fines for promoting Baha'i teachings. This case highlights the…
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.…
Sentencing of 160 Years in Prison and Flogging for 34 Religious and Ethnic Minority Activists in the Past Six Months
In the first half of 2024, Iranian authorities sentenced 34 religious and ethnic minority activists to a total of 160 years in prison and 148…
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…
Mahvash Sabet, Bahai Prisoner, Deprived of Phone Contact and Family Visits by Court Order
Mahvash Sabet, a Bahai prisoner in Iran, has been denied phone contact and family visits by a court order, allegedly due to media coverage of…
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…
Summoning of Two Sunni Imams from Sardasht Villages to the Urmia Revolutionary Court
Two Sunni imams from Sardasht have been summoned to court multiple times due to their support for the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests. This reflects a…