Six Baha ' i leaders arrested in raids on their homes , Baha ' i news service 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 . The Baha'i International Community has condemned the arrest and called for an immediate end to persecution against Baha'is around the world.
Six Baha ' i leaders arrested in raids on their homes , Baha ' i news service 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 panel calls arrests a sign of vanishing religious freedom in Iran .