Iran criticises UN report, calls claims of arrests of Christians ‘false’

Iran criticises UN report, calls claims of arrests of Christians ‘false’

Iran has dismissed the latest report by the UN’s special rapporteur on human rights in Iran as “biased”, “politically motivated” and based only on “a series of unsubstantiated and untrue allegations” by “foreign media”.

Anglican bishop of Iran’s official residence turned into a museum

Anglican bishop of Iran’s official residence turned into a museum

The official residence and family home of the former Anglican bishop of Iran is now a museum.

Supreme Court summarily dismisses Christian convert’s long-awaited retrial bid

Supreme Court summarily dismisses Christian convert’s long-awaited retrial bid

Only one day after nine Christian converts were acquitted of “acting against national security” by worshipping in house-churches, another Christian […]

Case closed: Converts’ house-church worship was not ‘action against national security’

Case closed: Converts’ house-church worship was not ‘action against national security’

Nine converts who spent a combined nearly 20 years in prison for “acting against national security” and “promoting Zionist Christianity” have been acquitted by an appeal court.

Iran’s Vatican embassy angry at claim Catholic archbishop and nun denied visas

Iran’s Vatican embassy angry at claim Catholic archbishop and nun denied visas

The Iranian embassy to the Holy See has reacted angrily to an article on a Catholic website highlighting the challenges faced by Christians in Iran.

Four Christians unwell after suspected Covid-19 outbreak in Evin Prison

Four Christians unwell after suspected Covid-19 outbreak in Evin Prison

Four Christian prisoners of conscience in Tehran’s Evin Prison have fallen ill in recent days following a suspected Covid-19 outbreak within their ward.

Anglican minister and family face imminent deportation back to Iran

Anglican minister and family face imminent deportation back to Iran

An Anglican minister who fled Iran six years ago because of constant harassment by intelligence agents and multiple arrests has […]

‘We are just Christians worshipping according to the Bible,’ say converts in last defence

‘We are just Christians worshipping according to the Bible,’ say converts in last defence

Three converts facing up to 10 years in prison for alleged “deviant propaganda” and ties with foreign organisations have denied […]

Converts absolved by Supreme Court now face ‘propaganda’ charges

Converts absolved by Supreme Court now face ‘propaganda’ charges

Two of the nine converts cleared by a Supreme Court judge of “acting against national security” have now been charged with “propaganda against the state”.

UN rapporteur highlights Iran’s arrest of Christians ‘for practice of beliefs’

UN rapporteur highlights Iran’s arrest of Christians ‘for practice of beliefs’

The UN’s special rapporteur on human rights in Iran has reiterated his “concern” at the regime’s “continued repression of religious minorities”, including arresting Christians “for the practice of their beliefs”.