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Christian converts released on condition they stop meeting together

Christian converts released on condition they stop meeting together

Four Christian converts have been released without charge but only after they were ordered to sign commitments to have no further involvement in any Christian activities.

Christian convert given 10-month sentence for ‘propaganda against Islamic Republic’

Christian convert given 10-month sentence for ‘propaganda against Islamic Republic’

An Iranian Christian convert has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for “propaganda against the Islamic Republic”. Hamed Ashoori, […]

How Hassan Rouhani failed to deliver on his election promises to religious minorities

How Hassan Rouhani failed to deliver on his election promises to religious minorities

As the next election approaches, Article18’s Kiaa Aalipour analyses the situation of religious minorities, especially Christians, during Hassan Rouhani’s two terms in office.

Rethinking international freedom of religion or belief policies

Rethinking international freedom of religion or belief policies

Nazila Ghanea considers how the Biden administration should approach international religious freedom, especially in light of Trump-era policies.

Christian converts take appeals to Iran’s Supreme Court

Christian converts take appeals to Iran’s Supreme Court

Iran’s Supreme Court is considering the retrial petitions for two high-profile cases involving Christian converts. The first relates to the […]

‘Prioritise resettlement of persecuted Iranian religious minorities’ – USCIRF

‘Prioritise resettlement of persecuted Iranian religious minorities’ – USCIRF

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has called on the US government to “prioritise” the resettlement of refugees who […]

US Commission on International Religious Freedom annual report 2021

US Commission on International Religious Freedom annual report 2021

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has called on the US government to “prioritise” the resettlement of refugees who […]

Four Christian converts arrested in Dezful, others interrogated

Four Christian converts arrested in Dezful, others interrogated

Four Christian converts have been arrested and others summoned for interrogation by intelligence agents in the southwestern city of Dezful.

‘Let’s change the narrative’ – religious freedom advocates agree collaboration is key

‘Let’s change the narrative’ – religious freedom advocates agree collaboration is key

Religious-freedom advocates from different minority groups were united on the need for increased collaboration during a compelling live discussion on […]

The American pastor who moved back to Iran during the 1979 revolution

The American pastor who moved back to Iran during the 1979 revolution

When Tat Stewart, the son of Presbyterian medical missionaries, returned to Iran, it was the summer of 1979 and the revolution, in Tat’s words, was in “full bloom”.