by Steve Dew-Jones | 6 Jan 2026 | News
The World Iranian Christian Alliance (WICA) has released a statement expressing “deep concern” at the suppression of ongoing nationwide protests, which it says are motivated by “a systematic absence of justice”. The protests, which are now in their 10th day, have seen...
by Steve Dew-Jones | 6 Jan 2026 | News
Two brothers arrested at a Christmas gathering four years ago were this Christmas summoned to begin four-year prison sentences on charges related to their Christian beliefs and activities. Mahmoud and Mansour Mardani-Kharaji, Christian converts who are both in...
by Steve Dew-Jones | 23 Dec 2025 | News
A Christian convert today began serving a 10-year prison sentence, just two days before Christmas. Nayereh Arjaneh was arrested alongside her husband at their home in Garmsar on 7 July, due to their Christian activities, and is now in Semnan Prison, one and a half...
by Steve Dew-Jones | 23 Dec 2025 | News
A Christian convert who recently fractured her spine while falling out of her Evin Prison bunk bed has been released temporarily on a three-month medical furlough. Aida Najaflou, 44, was released from Evin Prison on Sunday, 21 December, after posting bail equivalent...
by Steve Dew-Jones | 19 Dec 2025 | Witness Statements
For a summary of Alireza’s story, you can read our feature article here. Introduction 1. My name is Alireza Aghajari. I was born in June 1979 to a Muslim family in Shiraz and became acquainted with Islam and its religious practices at the age of 10. From the age of 13...
