The names of the seven are Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, and Mr. Vahid Tizfahm. Mrs. Sabet was arrested on 5 March 2008 and the others on 14 May 2008.

The 20-year prison sentences received by Iran’s seven Baha’i leaders have reportedly been reduced. Lawyers representing the seven were informed orally on 15 September that the 20-year jail terms have now been reduced to ten years. The seven received prison sentences of 20 years each, after facing charges of propaganda activities against the Islamic order and the establishment of an illegal administration, among other allegations, all of which were categorically denied.

About 41 Baha’is in prison:  There are currently some 41 Baha’is in prison in various localities in Iran, counting the seven Baha’i leaders. All are jailed because of their religion, and some have been held more than 30 months in what are supposed to be temporary detention centers. Some 260 Baha’is still have cases open, in various stages of the judicial process.

More details at: Human Rights in Iran