Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 91329
Afshin Heyratian
Tabled: 17 November 2025
Answered: 26 November 2025
Question
Bob Blackman
Conservative — Harrow East
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Iranian counterparts concerning the recent arrest of Baha’i children’s rights activist, Afshin Heyratian; and what diplomatic steps she
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerI refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided to question 67802 on 6 August 2025, and add that we are aware of Afshin Heyratian's case and are monitoring the situation for Baha'is more widely.