Hamid Manzavi

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Hamid Manzavi is imprisoned for his religious belief and association. 

In October 2023, authorities summoned and arrested Manzavi, a Baháʼí business owner, after raiding and sealing his business. He was released on bail. 

In June 2024, Judge Mohammadreza Tavakkoli of Branch 1 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court sentenced Manzavi to 5 years' imprisonment fined him 50 million tomans for “propaganda in favor of groups opposed to the state,” “propaganda against the government,” and “membership in groups intending to disrupt national security.” His sentenced was later reduced to 2 years' imprisonment and a fine of 25-million tomans. 

In May 2025, authorities summoned, arrested, and imprisoned Manzavi at Dastgerd Prison.