Mehran Dastournezhad, a 66-year-old Baha’i citizen from Shiraz, was violently arrested on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Marvdasht. According to his daughter, Boshra Dastournezhad — a model and actress based in the U.S. — he has been missing for over eight days with no updates on his condition or whereabouts.
Prior to his arrest, Mr. Dastournezhad had received several threatening phone calls. During the raid on his home, agents confiscated his personal belongings, including his phone, laptop, and photography equipment. Mr. Dastournezhad, who also cares for his 92-year-old mother, was taken without any warrant or explanation.
Two days after his arrest, he briefly contacted his brother to say that he was being transferred from Marvdasht to Shiraz by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence. Since then, there has been no further information about his status, charges, or place of detention.
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Prior to his arrest, Mr. Dastournezhad had received several threatening phone calls. During the raid on his home, agents confiscated his personal belongings, including his phone, laptop, and photography equipment. Mr. Dastournezhad, who also cares for his 92-year-old mother, was taken without any warrant or explanation.
Two days after his arrest, he briefly contacted his brother to say that he was being transferred from Marvdasht to Shiraz by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence. Since then, there has been no further information about his status, charges, or place of detention.
@iranhrdc
#Mehran_Dastournezhad
#bahaisofiran