This thesis analyzes the persecution of Baha&rsquo / is in Iran within its historical and contemporary background. The thesis will give examples from the other minority groups in Iran and through this, the grounds behind the persecution of Baha&rsquo / is in Iran will be more elaborated in the light of state-religion, state-minority relations and also it will analyze the &ldquo / persecution&rdquo / phenomena in identity formation of Baha&rsquo / is.