Pastor released from latest imprisonment but new charges filed

Pastor released from latest imprisonment but new charges filed

An Iranian pastor who has been in and out of prison since his first arrest in 2006 was released from […]

Christian convert released on bail, wife interrogated and insulted

Christian convert released on bail, wife interrogated and insulted

An Iranian Christian convert detained by agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) last month has been released on […]

Iran’s Catholic archbishop admits churches ‘closed to almost everyone’

Iran’s Catholic archbishop admits churches ‘closed to almost everyone’

Iran’s Catholic archbishop has admitted that the doors to the churches he oversees are “closed to almost everyone”, and said […]

‘Georgia consistently rejects Iranian Christians’ asylum claims despite well-founded fears’ – report

‘Georgia consistently rejects Iranian Christians’ asylum claims despite well-founded fears’ – report

The Georgian immigration authorities consistently refuse the asylum claims of Iranian Christians, despite their well-founded fears of persecution should they […]

Pope: Church not against Iran government but religious freedom ‘cornerstone of human rights’

Pope: Church not against Iran government but religious freedom ‘cornerstone of human rights’

Pope Francis has said it is “a lie” to say the Catholic Church is opposed to the government of the […]

Convert detained as 12 face trial after ‘identifying themselves as Christians’

Convert detained as 12 face trial after ‘identifying themselves as Christians’

Twelve Christian converts, including one currently detained by agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), were due to appear […]

UN calls on Iran to ‘cease monitoring individuals on account of their religious identity’

UN calls on Iran to ‘cease monitoring individuals on account of their religious identity’

The UN General Assembly’s Third Committee adopted a resolution yesterday expressing “serious concern” at “ongoing severe limitations and increasing restrictions […]

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince highlights ‘widespread and rampant persecution’ of Christians

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince highlights ‘widespread and rampant persecution’ of Christians

The exiled son of the former Shah of Iran has highlighted the “widespread and rampant persecution” of Christians and other […]

‘Propagating Christianity’ among charges against convert sentenced to 10 years in prison

‘Propagating Christianity’ among charges against convert sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Christian convert has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges including engaging in “propaganda” by “propagating Christianity”, […]

New rapporteur pledges to ‘examine’ impact of Iran’s religious freedom restrictions

New rapporteur pledges to ‘examine’ impact of Iran’s religious freedom restrictions

The new UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran has pledged to […]