Additional Name(s): Hoshidar Zarei; Hooshidar Zarei
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Iran
Religion or Belief: Bahá`í
Date of Detainment: April//2023
Current Status: Not Released
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Hoshidar Zare’i
Extra Bio Info:
Hoshidar Zarei is imprisoned for his religious belief.
In April 2023, authorities arrested Zarei, a Baha'i citizen.
Later in 2023, Branch 1 of the Shiraz Revolutionary Court sentenced him to 6 years' imprisonment for "propaganda against the Islamic Republic" and "promoting sectarian activities contrary to Sharia law." In August 2023, Branch 37 of the Fars Province Court of Appeals upheld the sentence.
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Iran
Religion or Belief: Bahá`í
Date of Detainment: June//2025
Current Status: Not Released
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Iman Rahmatpanah
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Iman Rahmatpanah is detained for his religious belief.
In June 2025, authorities in Shiraz arrested Rahmatpanah at his home and confiscated his personal belongings, including Baháʼí religious materials. Nik Ayin's arrest came amid a larger crackdown on Baháʼí adherents, resulting in dozens of arrests. Authorities took him to the Ministry of Intelligence detention center and barred contact with his wife and children.
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Iran
Religion or Belief: Bahá`í
Date of Detainment: June//2025
Current Status: Not Released
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Arman Nik Ayin
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Arman Nik Ayin is detained for his religious belief and association.
In June 2025, authorities in Shiraz violently arrested Nik Ayin and raided his home. Authorities took him to an undisclosed location. Nik Ayin's arrest came amid a larger crackdown on Baháʼí adherents, resulting in dozens of arrests.