 Also, the government's statements that Baháʼís who recanted their religion would have their rights restored, attest to the fact that Baháʼís are persecuted solely for their religious affiliation.The Iranian government also accuses the Baháʼí Faith of being associated with Zionism.These accusations against the Baháʼís have no basis in historical fact, and the accusations are used by the Iranian government to use the Baháʼís as "scapegoats".