Iranian Christians sentenced to ten years in jail
Abbas and Maryam were fined $2000 USD each and also face two-year international travel bans.
Iranian Christian converts interrogated and imprisoned
In many Muslim countries, converting to Christianity is a risky move and can be severely punished.
Iran continues to push its anti-Christian agenda
Regionally, Iranian-backed factions in Iraq and Syria disrupt attempts for peace and restoration
Nine Christian prisoners released in Iran
In a landmark decision for Christians in Iran, nine Christian prisoners have been released.
Iran imposes Islamic "re-education classes"
Christian converts in Iran face discrimination particularly when it comes to their children and their forced islamisation.
Iranian authorities order pastor back to prison after temporary reprieve
Iran ranks as the ninth worst country in the world for Christian persecution by Open Doors USA
Iranian Christian converts receive reduced sentences
The update to the penal code in February 2021 suggests that religious freedom in Iran will continue to be severely restricted.
The sentence of three Irani converts was reduced with years
Three Iranian Christian converts have had their sentences reduced from five years to three years.
New Iranian bill could allow death penalty for Christian activity
Iran already increased the criminalisation of Christian activity with updates to the Penal Code this year.