Iran Sentences Baha'i Resident Vafa Kashefi to Six Years in Prison

Iranian judiciary in Mashhad sentenced Baha'i citizen Vafa Kashefi to six years in prison, continuing the state's pattern of targeting religious minorities. Detained since April 2026, the charges likely relate to his religious affiliation, though specifics remain unclear. This underscores ongoing religious persecution in Iran, with potential implications for international scrutiny.