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Raja Amir was detained for blasphemy.
In August 2023, police arrested Amir after rumors circulated alleging that he and his brother tore pages from a Quran and wrote derogatory comments on…
Behnam Pour-Ahmadi was detained in relation to his religious belief and activity.
On July 12, 2023, authorities in Kerman arrested five Baha'is, including Pour-Ahmadi, at the residence of…
Shahram Fallah was detained in relation to his religious belief and activity.
On July 12, 2023, authorities in Kerman arrested five Baha'is, including Fallah, at Fallah's residence. The…
Foad Shaker was detained in relation to his religious belief and activity.
On July 12, 2023, authorities in Kerman arrested five Baha'is, including Shaker, at the residence of Shahram…
Ali Ahmed Tariq was detained for blasphemy.
On April 27, 2023, police arrested Tariq, a lawyer, after receiving a complaint that he used the name "Syed" …
Matin Gorji was detained in relation to his religious belief and activity.
On January 8, 2023, authorities in Qaemshahr reportedly arrested Gorji, a Baha'i. Authorities reportedly…
Saeed Ettehad was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On April 6, 2021, authorities reportedly arrested Ettehad alongside other Baha'is for their religious identity.
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Siamak Honarvar was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On April 6, 2021, authorities reportedly arrested Honarvar alongside other Baha'is for their religious identity.…
Abdolhamid Masoumi Tehrani was detained in relation to criticizing religious freedom conditions.
On October 16, 2022, authorities in Tehran reportedly arrested Tehrani, an ayatollah and…
Yashar Rasti was detained for his religious belief and activity.
On January 4, 2023, authorities in Shiraz reportedly arrested Rasti in relation to his being Baha'i. Authorities reportedly…