Iran Country Update

This report evaluates the Islamic Republic of Iran’s continued violations of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) both domestically and abroad. It highlights the government’s recent targeting of religious minorities—including Baha’is, Jews, Christians, Sunnis, and other non-Muslim minority groups—in the wake of a June 2025 military escalation. It assesses the state’s FoRB violations targeting religious minorities and restrictions on FoRB, particularly affecting women and girls. The report also details Iran’s global campaign to target Jewish sites and people abroad through antisemitic propaganda and physical attacks.