Persecution and Propaganda: Bahá'í Community Under Fire in Iran

The Iranian government is intensifying efforts to scapegoat the Bahá'í community amid a national crisis, an organisation representing the faith warned. State media are spreading false accusations and broadcasting coerced confessions as persecution escalates, following a historical pattern of targeting Bahá'ís during societal upheavals.

Human rights organisations have documented Iran's practice of forcing false confessions from detained Bahá'ís under duress, a tactic that is now escalating with state television broadcasts. Such actions are part of a long-standing campaign against the Bahá'í community, rooted in disinformation and hate speech.

The Bahá'í faith, centered on justice and unity, faces systematic repression in Iran. As the community advocates for fundamental human rights, including the role of all Iranians in shaping their nation, global attention remains crucial to addressing these injustices.