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Baha’i Couple Still Detained Without Charges in Shiraz

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HRANA – Nearly one month after the arrest of Romina Khazali and her husband, Behzad Yazdani, this Baha’i couple residing in Shiraz remains in a state of uncertainty in Adel-Abad Prison in the city. Ms. Khazali, who suffers from multiple medical conditions, has been deprived of access to her necessary medications.

A source close to the couple’s family, confirming the news, told HRANA: “Before her arrest, Ms. Khazali had undergone stomach surgery and also suffered from conditions such as severe migraines, eye pressure, and back pain. In a recent brief call with her family, she said that her essential medications have run out. However, the medications sent by her family have not been accepted by prison authorities, which has heightened concerns about her health. Romina Khazali is only allowed a 30-second phone call with her family per week. She still does not have access to a phone card and has not been allowed to purchase items from the prison store.”

The source further added: “No interrogation session has been held for these individuals so far, and they remain unaware of the charges against them and the reasons for their arrest.”

Behzad Yazdani was arrested on the evening of March 28, 2026, and his wife, Romina Khazali, was arrested on March 29, 2026, by IRGC intelligence agents at their home in Shiraz.

Romina Khazali, a painter, and Behzad Yazdani, a translator and editor, are a Baha’i couple living in Shiraz and the parents of two teenage children, a daughter and a son.

Mahsa Sotoudeh, a Baha’i Citizen Living in Shiraz, Arrested

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HRANA – Mahsa Sotoudeh, a Baha’i citizen residing in Shiraz, was arrested yesterday by IRGC intelligence agents and transferred to an undisclosed location. The family home of this citizen was also searched by agents, and the electronic devices belonging to family members were confiscated.

Based on information received by HRANA, on Sunday, March 29, IRGC intelligence agents went to Mahsa Sotoudeh’s home. After searching the house and confiscating the electronic devices of family members, they arrested this Baha’i citizen.
As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding her place of detention or the charges brought against her.

According to an informed source, Ms. Sotoudeh’s family home is located next to the residence of Behzad Yazdani and Romina Khazali, the Baha’i citizens who were also arrested by security agents on Saturday and Sunday.

Over the past decade, the Baha’i community in Iran has been targeted by security and judicial pressure more than any other religious minority. A review of HRA’s annual reports shows that over the past year, an average of 62.41% of reports concerning religious minorities were related to violations of the rights of Baha’i citizens.

Baha’i Couple Behzad Yazdani and Romina Khazali Arrested in Shiraz

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HRANA – Behzad Yazdani and Romina Khazali, a Baha’i couple living in Shiraz and parents of two teenage children, have been arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization.

A knowledgeable source close to the family confirmed the matter to HRANA and said that Mr. Yazdani was arrested on the evening of Saturday, March 28, by IRGC intelligence agents and then transferred to Adelabad Prison, Shiraz. Hours after his arrest, agents returned to the family’s residence and confiscated electronic devices such as laptops and the mobile phones of family members.

According to the same source, on Sunday, March 29, agents again went to their home and violently arrested Romina Khazali, Mr. Yazdani’s wife. Agents also interrogated the couple’s 14-year-old daughter and, after once again searching both their home and the home of Ms. Khazali’s parents in the same building, confiscated several religious books, religious images, and computer storage devices belonging to them. Meanwhile, several relatives and acquaintances who had come to the family’s home were also interrogated, and their mobile phones were confiscated as well.

Another informed source told HRANA that the family’s teenage son, who has a history of respiratory illness, suffered an anxiety attack following these events. Regarding the agents’ initial visit, it was reported that they first rang the bell of the elderly parents of Mr. Yazdani’s wife and falsely claimed that “they were from the police station and that a thief was on the rooftop,” thereby gaining entry. They then forced them to contact Mr. Yazdani and ask him to return home.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges against these citizens or the location where Ms. Khazali is being held.

Behzad Yazdani and Romina Khazali are a Baha’i couple living in Shiraz and the parents of a teenage daughter and son.

Over the past decade, the Baha’i community in Iran has been targeted by security and judicial pressure more than any other religious minority. A review of HRA’s annual reports shows that over the past year, an average of 62.41% of reports concerning religious minorities were related to violations of the rights of Baha’i citizens.