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The Baha'i faith, which originated in 19th-century Iran, has what status under the Islamic Republic?
Answer: It is not recognised and its followers face persecution — Baha'is, Iran's largest non-Muslim minority, are excluded from the constitution's recognised religions.
- A It is one of the four protected faiths
- B It is not recognised and its followers face persecution ✓
- C It holds two seats in parliament
- D It is tolerated but untaxed
Baha'is, Iran's largest non-Muslim minority, are excluded from the constitution's recognised religions.