The following cases involve arrests without disclosed charges, prolonged detention, upheld prison sentences, denial of legal counsel, and psychological abuse, under allegations including "educational and propaganda activities disruptive to Islamic law" and "propaganda against the regime."
On 19 May 2026, it was learned that Navid Zarrehbin Irani, a Baha'i photographer from Mashhad, remains detained without charge at Vakilabad Prison more than four months after his arrest on 16 January 2026. Family members observed he had lost considerable weight. Authorities denied him access to a lawyer of his choosing, transferred him to a death row ward, and subjected him to a mock execution and "white torture." No information has been released regarding any charges against him.
On 18 May 2026, it was learned that Pejman Zare, a Baha'i resident of Shiraz and father of a 10-month-old, remains detained more than 65 days after his arrest on 15 March 2026. He was held for 58 days in an undisclosed location before being transferred to Adelabad Prison, where he has had only one visit through a glass partition. Authorities have refused bail. No charges have been disclosed.
On 21 May 2026, it was learned that Mahsa Sotoudeh, 25, and Mandana Sotoudeh, 38, two Baha'i sisters from Shiraz, remain detained at Adelabad Prison without charge more than 50 days after their arrests on 29 March and 1 April 2026. They were arrested by IRGC Intelligence without warrants, are being held separately, and have been denied bail. No explanation has been provided for their arrests.
