Instagram/Anthony Azizi & Parmiss S Celebrity Actor Anthony Azizi warns of Iran's Baha'i persecution amid Middle East conflict, starring in new film 'Cast Aside the Clouds' premiering May 18. May 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - Anthony Azizi, an Iranian American actor, has spoken out about the increasing persecution of Iran's Baha'i minority against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He warns that members of this religious group are facing imprisonment, torture, and even threats of execution as tensions escalate in the region. Azizi, known for roles in popular U.S.