Iran Detains 69 Baha'is Solely for Faith; BIC Verifies Continued Persecution

The Baha'i International Community has verified 69 Baha'is (37 women, 32 men) detained or imprisoned in Iran as of 11 September 2026, solely for their religious beliefs. This continues Iran's long-standing pattern of systematic persecution of the Baha'i minority, with no indication of policy change. The development underscores ongoing religious freedom violations in Iran, though it does not represent a new escalation or shift in state behavior.