WashingtonTV/2010-02-08 - Washington - The second court session for seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders was on Sunday at a Tehran Revolution Court, the Baha’i International Community said.

The session, which lasted just over one hour and reportedly dealt with procedural issues, was again closed and family members of the defendants were not permitted in the courtroom.

No date was given for any future sessions, the Baha’i International Community said.

At their first court session on 12 January, the charges were read against the five men and two women, who have been held for some 21 months.

Iranian media said the seven Baha’is are accused of “spying for foreigners”, “propaganda against the state” and “cooperating” with Israel, among other charges.

The seven defendants have categorically denied the accusations.

They are being held in Tehran’s Evin Prison, and spent the first year there without formal charges or access to lawyers.

The Baha’i faith prohibits its adherents from taking part in conflict and engaging in partisan political activities.