They say their founder , Baha ' u'llah ( 1817-1892 ) , is regarded by Baha'is as `` the most recent in the line of Messengers of God that stretches back beyond recorded time and that includes Abraham , Moses , Buddha , Krishna , Zoroaster , Christ and Muhammad . '' Six Baha ' i leaders arrested in attacks on their homes , Baha ' i news agency says . ` ` Their only crime is practice of their faith , '' says Baha ' i representative to U.N. No comment from Iranian government ; arrests not reported in Iran 's state - run media . U.S. government official calls this a sign of increasing religious freedom in Iran .
Six Baha ' i leaders arrested in attacks on their homes , Baha ' i news agency says . ` ` Their only crime is practice of their faith , '' says Baha ' i representative to U.N. No comment from Iranian government ; arrests not reported in Iran 's state - run media . U.S. government official calls this a sign of increasing religious freedom in Iran .