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The Verdict of the Imam Jum‘ih of Semnan

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Editor’s Note: In light of increased attacks on the Baha’i community in Iran and further systematization of these hostilities, the following story from http://www.rasanews.com/Negaresh_site/FullStory/?Id=48731 is one of many examples of exhortations by Iranian Shi’ite clergy…

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Grieboski Report Interview

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The Grieboski Report aired an interview recently between Joseph Grieboski, President of the Institute for Religion and Public Policy and Kit Bigelow (picture, right), director of external affairs of the National Spiritual Assembly of the…

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Iran moving to eradicate Baha’i faith

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Washington, 19 February (IranVNC)—Iran is engaging in a “systematic” effort to “eradicate” the banned Baha’i faith in that country, a senior analyst at the US Commission on International Religious Freedom [USCIRF] told IranVNC yesterday. On…

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Baha'is, the Sole Targets of Conspiracism?

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By Aram Anahid Editor’s Note: Iran Press Watch is pleased to share this translation of a brilliant article published at http://www.iranian.com/main/2009/feb-21, under the title, “When Hate Triumphs over Justice, All are Victims”. In early February…

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Governmental Documents in Iran

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One of the missions of Iran Press Watch is to document the trial and difficulties of the Baha’i community of Iran.  Towards this objective, we share with our readers a series of documents that illustrate…

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My Father’s Imprisonment

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By Naeim Tavakkoli Editor’s Note: On Wednesday, February 18, the Baha’is of Ottawa had a prayer gathering, open to all, supplicating the Almighty’s deliverance for the seven leading Baha’is imprisoned for the last nine months…

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