Christian convert Ali Amini arrested in Tabriz

Christian convert Ali Amini arrested in Tabriz

A Christian convert arrested ahead of Christmas in Tabriz, northwest Iran, is still in the city’s central prison, according to Article18’s sources. Ali Amini (nicknamed Philip) was arrested by intelligence agents on 10 December, when they stormed his workplace...
Mohammad Ali Torabi released on bail

Mohammad Ali Torabi released on bail

Christian convert Mohammad Ali Torabi has been released from Ahvaz Prison on bail of 200 million tomans (around $60,000). Mohammad, 39, who is known as Davoud among his Christian friends and is part of the Message of Freedom Church, was arrested in Dezful on 10...
10-year prison sentences upheld for four Christians

10-year prison sentences upheld for four Christians

An Iranian court has upheld the ten-year prison sentences given to one Iranian and three Azerbaijani Christians in July.  Nasser Navard Gol-Tapeh, an Iranian convert to Christianity, was arrested alongside the Azerbaijanis – Eldar Gurbanov, Yusif Farhadov...
The Persecution of Christians in Iran

The Persecution of Christians in Iran

This joint report is the result of a follow-up enquiry into the persecution of Christians in Iran by the Christians in Parliament All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and the APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief. The report catalogues the abuses...