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Marjan Davari is imprisoned for her religious association and translation of religious texts.

In September 2015, authorities arrested Davari, a translator and a former researcher at the Rah-e-Marefat Institute for Metaphysical Studies and Research, at her family home. She was initially held in Rajai Shahr Prison. She was later transferred to Evin Prison, where she was subjected to prolonged solitary confinement. During this time, Davari was also denied proper medical care and access to a lawyer.  She reportedly suffered from severe joint pain.

On March 12, 2017, it was revealed that Davari had been sentenced to death. According to United For Iran, Davari had been accused of "sinful relations, assembly and conspiracy against the regime, membership in Eckankar religious group based on the books Ms. Davari has translated, and corruption on earth." United For Iran also reported that the ruling had originally been issued in January/Februrary 2017.

On January 6, 2018, it was reported that the Supreme Court had rejected Davari's death sentence.

Human Rights Activists New Agency reports that Davari was tried in January 2019 and subsequently sentenced to 75 years in prison. Davari is expected to serve 25 years in prison as the sentences run concurrently.

In May 2019, Davari's case was reportedly retried, and she was subsequently sentenced to death again.

On an unspecified date, the Supreme Court rejected Davari's death sentence again.

In October 2020, it was reported that Davari was living in inhumane prison condition in Qarchak Prison.

In October 2021, Davari was released.

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Nahid Behshid was imprisoned for her religious expression and public support for a religious figure.

On January 28, 2019, authorities took Behshid into custody after a judge sentenced her to five years in prison for "assembling and colluding to act against national security" (Art. 610 IPC).  She had initially been arrested and subsequently granted bail after demonstrating in support of Erfan-e Halgheh leader Mohammad Ali Taheri.

On July 9, 2019, it was reported that Behshid's sentence was reduced to two years and six months in prison following a pardon.

In March 2020, Behshid was released in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ebrahim Firouzi was detained for practicing his religion as a convert. 

On February 8, 2021, authorities arrested Firouzi again after he released videos detailing the authorities' harassment of him. He was reportedly charged with “propaganda against the Islamic Republic in favor of hostile groups." It is reported that Firouzi went on hunger strike while in detention to protest the new charges. 

On February 27, 2021, Firouzi was reportedly released on bail.

Firouzi has been previously arrested and spent time in prison for his religious activity. 

In January 2011, authorities arrested Firouzi after accusing him of "Christian proselytization, distributing the bible and establishing home churches."  The exact details of his charges and sentence are unclear. According to United For Iran, Firouzi was pardoned by law and conditionally released.

On March 7, 2013, Firouzi was arrested again for unspecified reasons. 

In April 2013, Firouzi was released on bail.

In July 2013, Firouzi was sentenced to one year in prison.

On August 21, 2013, Firouzi was arrested while on leave from prison.  According to Church In Chains, he was accused of spying for Israeli intelligence. 

In April 2015, Firouzi was sentenced to five years in prison.  According to Church In Chains, he was convicted of “actions against national security, being present at an illegal gathering and collusion with foreign entities." According to United For Iran, Firouzi was charged with "founding or leading an organization that aims to disrupt national security" (Art. 498 IPC), “Insulting the Supreme Leader” (Art. 514 IPC), and "disrupting public order" (Art. 618 IPC).

Firouzi reportedly went on several hunger strikes while imprisoned in 2015, 2016, and 2017. 

In March 2017, it was reported that Firouzi's sentence had been confirmed.

On October 26, 2019. Firouzi was released from Rajai Shahr Prison.

In November 2019, Firouzi reported to Sarbaz to serve his exile. 

In September 2020, Firouzi was reportedly summoned to the prosecution office in Rasht after being accused of “insulting the sacred” and “propaganda against the state through promoting the Christian faith."  The accusations were subsequently dismissed.