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Iran: Baha'i Faith

Asked by Tom MorrisonLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 2 July 2026UIN 13635

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking with international partners to promote freedom of religion or belief in Iran, particularly for members of the Bahá’í community.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Government's position on Freedom of Religion or Belief in Iran, and the persecution of the Baha'i community, remains as set out in the answer of 19 May to Question 611, and it continues to be unacceptable for the Iranian authorities to target religious minority groups because of their faith.

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