Additional Name(s): بردیا بصیری

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: December/17/2022

Date of Release: January/18/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Bardia Basiri

Extra Bio Info:

Bardia Basiri was detained in relation to his religious belief and activity.

On December 17, 2022, authorities in Tehran reportedly arrested Basiri in relation to his being Baha'i. Authorities reportedly searched his home and confiscated some belongings. Basiri's wife Aida Rasti was arrested in September 2022. 

On January 18, 2023, Basiri was reportedly released on bail.

Related Cases: Aida Rasti

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