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Iran Continues Systematic Persecution of Baha'is: 66 Detained, New Sentences and Family Detentions

As of 19 October 2026, 66 Baha'is remain detained or imprisoned in Iran, with at least 20 others serving sentences. New cases include prison sentences, court proceedings, and family detentions, indicating ongoing state-sponsored religious persecution. This continues an established pattern of discrimination against the Baha'i minority, with no sign of policy change.

IranWire2 days agoIRengCredibility 45%View source

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Model confidence0.7
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