Families in the Dark as Detention of Three Baha’i Residents Continues in Shiraz - Hrana

HRANA – Nearly three weeks after their arrests, Behzad Basiri and Mandana Sotoudeh, a Baha’i couple living in Shiraz, along with Mahsa Sotoudeh, another Baha’i resident of the city, remain in a state of uncertainty. The lack of information about their fate has caused growing concern among their families and relatives. Based on information received […]

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IRGC Intelligence Organization: At least 127 People Arrested in Three Provinces - Hrana

HRANA – The IRGC Intelligence Organization has announced the identification and arrest of at least 127 individuals in the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Kerman, and Mazandaran. The organization claims that these individuals, including media activists, Baha’i citizens, people affiliated with opposition groups, and “spy teams”, were involved in activities linked to what it described as […]

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Baha’i Citizen Angha Siavashi Arrested in Shiraz - Hrana

HRANA – Last night, Angha Siavashi, a Baha’i resident of Shiraz, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location. At the same time, his residence was searched, and a number of his personal belongings were confiscated by agents. A knowledgeable source close to the family of this Baha’i citizen, while confirming the […]

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Continuation of Mock Executions Against Baha’is; Global Baha’i Community Raises Concern Over Borna Naimi’s Fate

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Continuation of Mock Executions Against Baha’is; Global Baha’i Community Raises Concern Over Borna Naimi’s Fate - Hrana

HRANA – Borna Naimi, a Baha’i citizen residing in Kerman, remains in a state of uncertainty after 39 days in detention and is still being held in solitary confinement in Kerman Prison. In a statement, the global Baha’i community expressed concern over his situation, announcing that he has been subjected to mock executions twice in […]

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Mandana Sotoudeh and Behzad Basiri, a Baha’i Couple Living in Shiraz, Arrested - Hrana

HRANA – Behzad Basiri and Mandana Sotoudeh, a Baha’i couple residing in Shiraz, were arrested by security forces on Wednesday, April 1. At the same time, their home was searched by agents, and a number of their electronic devices were confiscated. Based on information received by HRANA, on Wednesday, April 1, security forces raided the […]

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Report on the Arrest of Christian Convert Mohammad Nikbakht - Hrana

HRANA – Mohammad Nikbakht, a Christian convert, has been detained by security forces for over 10 days and is currently being held in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. Based on the report by Article 18, Mr. Nikbakht was arrested by security forces on March 15, 2026. He is currently being held in Ward 2-A of Dastgerd […]

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Baha’i Citizen Shayan Abadi Arrested by Intelligence Agents in Kerman - Hrana

HRANA – Shayan Abadi, a Baha’i resident of Kerman, was arrested yesterday by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location. Based on information received by HRANA, Shayan Abadi, 31 years old, was arrested on Monday, March 23, 2026 by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence in Kerman. […]

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Mock Execution: Baha’i International Community Expresses Concern Over Peyvand Naimi’s Fate in Kerman Prison

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Mock Execution: Baha’i International Community Expresses Concern Over Peyvand Naimi’s Fate in Kerman Prison - Hrana

HRANA – Peyvand Naimi (Naeimi), a Baha’i citizen, remains in a state of legal limbo more than two months after his arrest, held in solitary confinement in Kerman Prison. During this time, he has reportedly been subjected to mock executions and torture aimed at extracting forced confessions. In this regard, the Baha’i International Community has […]

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Report on the Arrest of Three Members of a Baha’i Family in Isfahan - Hrana

HRANA – Arshad Afshar, Bahareh Afshar, and Arshia Afshar, three members of a Baha’i family living in Shahin Shahr, Isfahan, were arrested by security forces more than two months ago. They are currently being held in Dastgerd and Dowlatabad prisons in Isfahan. Based on information received by HRANA, more than 65 days have passed since […]

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Baha'is Nita Babanejad and Parsa Emadi Arrested in Isfahan - Hrana

HRANA – Nita Babannejad and her child, Parsa Emadi, two Baha’i citizens residing in Isfahan, were arrested by the Ministry of Intelligence in the city on March 5. Based on information received by HRANA, Nita Babanejad and her child Parsa Emadi were arrested on Thursday, March 5, 2026, by agents of the Intelligence Department at […]

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