Hamed Mehrabkhani Arrested in Tabriz
On 18 February 2026, Mr. Hamed Mehrabkhani, a Bahá’í resident of Qazvin and approximately 32 years old, was arrested by security forces at his sister’s home in Tabriz and taken to an undisclosed location. During the arrest, officers who identified themselves as affiliated with intelligence agencies searched the residence and confiscated multiple electronic devices belonging to his sister, Mrs. Jaleh Mehrabkhani, and her husband, Mr. Bahman Shokouhi, including mobile phones and laptops.
Since the time of his arrest, no information has been provided regarding the detaining authority, his location, or his legal status, despite repeated inquiries by his family.
Mr. Mehrabkhani has been denied telephone contact with his relatives, and his family is unable to confirm his condition.
The reasons for his arrest, as well as any charges against him, remain unknown at this time.
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At a time when the calls of the Iranian people for justice and for the betterment of their country have been met with violence, repression and widespread loss of life, the Baha’i International Community is alarmed by an increasing effort by the Iranian government to use Baha’is as a scapegoat in a moment of national crisis, consistent with its long-standing pattern, in state media and through increasing persecution.
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As 2024 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at some of the stories it covered in the year, offering a glimpse of Bahá’í efforts in fostering a more peaceful world.
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By stating in writing that the reason for blocking the family’s legal right to financial compensation for the murder is their religious beliefs, the Islamic Republic has again confirmed its systematic policy to suppress and persecute Iran’s Baha’is. https://t.co/YSKPsIMUP1