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US Condemns Iran's Persecution of Baha'i Minority and Human Rights Abuses

The U.S. House of Representatives strongly condemns the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and its ongoing human rights violations. It calls on Iran to cease these actions and release prisoners of conscience, and urges U.S. officials to condemn Iran and consider sanctions.
Key points
The U.S. condemns Iran for systematic persecution of Baha'is, including arrests, denial of jobs and education.
Calls on Iran to immediately release individuals imprisoned solely because of their religion.
Urges U.S. authorities to use available tools, including sanctions, against Iranian officials responsible for human rights abuses.
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Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Print number: HRES 744
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Process start date: 2021-10-25