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‘Scapegoating’: Iran’s Bahais feel brunt of crackdown

‘Scapegoating’: Iran’s Bahais feel brunt of crackdown

  • The Bahai have suffered decades of persecution and their faith is not recognized by the Islamic republic
  • Amnesty International said persecution of Bahais has intensified since the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June 2025
By AFP ·
90-year-old among dozens of Bahais arrested in Iran’s latest crackdown: group

90-year-old among dozens of Bahais arrested in Iran’s latest crackdown: group

By AFP ·
Houthis refuse to release imprisoned Bahais

Houthis refuse to release imprisoned Bahais

By Saeed Al-Batati ·
Iran destroys Bahai homes in new escalation: NGO

Iran destroys Bahai homes in new escalation: NGO

By AFP ·
Iran arrests city council member for supporting Bahais

Iran arrests city council member for supporting Bahais

By AFP ·

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