The Iranian Minorities Human Rights Organisation issued a statement saying that the Iranian prosecutor has “written an open letter that has been published by papers in which he asks the security service to persecute Baha’i believers in Iran.”

“IMHRO finds this request from the prosecutor to be extremely alarming. We fear that it will result in greater widespread persecution of Baha’i’s. We are very concerned about these 7 Baha’i leaders, sources in Iran have told us that the government is planning a large scale crackdown and arrest of the Baha’i in Iran.”

The organization then appeals to the international community to take steps to put pressure on the Iranian government to “stop the inhuman treatment of Baha’i in Iran,” and gives suggestions for action.