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Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Bahai Community Amid Protests

2/4/2026

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The Bahai International Community (BIC) says Iran is intensifying persecution of the Bahai community amid ongoing protests.
The government has reportedly made false accusations against Bahais and broadcast forced confessions from arrested members.
The crackdown marks a significant escalation with increased arrests and detentions.
Activists estimate several hundred thousand Bahais remain in Iran, despite a history of repression that includes the execution of 200 Bahais after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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The Bahai International Community (BIC) says Iran is intensifying persecution of the Bahai community amid ongoing protests.
The government has reportedly made false accusations against Bahais and broadcast forced confessions from arrested members.
The crackdown marks a significant escalation with increased arrests and detentions.
Activists estimate several hundred thousand Bahais remain in Iran, despite a history of repression that includes the execution of 200 Bahais after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.