HRANA – Borna Naeimi, a Baha’i citizen residing in Kerman, was arrested yesterday by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Naeimi was arrested on Sunday, March 1, 2026, by security forces who used violence at his workplace during the arrest. As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding his whereabouts or the charges brought against him.

Borna Naeimi, a 29-year-old Baha’i citizen, is the father of a three-year-old child and a resident of Kerman. He is a relative of Peyvand Naeimi, who had previously been transferred to Kerman Prison after being arrested and subjected to the publication of forced confessions.

Over the past decade, the Baha’i community in Iran has been subjected to security and judicial measures more than any other religious minority. HRA’s annual report reveals that over the past year, on average, 62.41% of reports concerning religious minorities were related to violations of the civil rights of Baha’is.