Iran escalates Baha'i persecution: 64 detained, new prison terms, solitary confinement

As of 2 October 2026, the Baha'i International Community has verified 64 Baha'is detained across Iran, including 33 women, with new prison terms, extended solitary confinement, and undisclosed detention. This marks a continued pattern of state repression against the Baha'i minority, with the escalation in detention numbers and conditions indicating a deliberate policy shift. The development underscores Iran's systematic human rights violations, though the full scope and legal basis remain partially unverified.