Question follow-through · 91329
Afshin Heyratian
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
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- Answering body
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Tabled
- 17 Nov 2025
- Target answer date
- 19 Nov 2025
- Answer
- 26 Nov 2025 · 9 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
17 Nov 2025
Question tabled
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
19 Nov 2025
Target answer date
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26 Nov 2025
Answer published
I 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.
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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