Title: "Persecution of Baha'is in Iran: The Case of Peyvand Naimi
Peyvand Naimi has been detained in an Iranian prison for over six months, facing accusations of involvement in the killing of state security agents during protests. Despite no formal charges or evidence being presented, his family has been informed by the prosecutor that the Baha'is will not be released. The Baha'i community in Iran has a long history of persecution, especially during times of turmoil. This persecution dates back to the 19th century when the Baha'i faith was founded in Persia, now known as Iran.