Christian woman convert begins two-year prison sentence

Christian woman convert begins two-year prison sentence

A 51-year-old woman Christian convert today began serving a two-year prison sentence in Tehran’s Evin prison for “acting against national […]

Converts given five-year sentences for ‘deviant propaganda’ 

Converts given five-year sentences for ‘deviant propaganda’ 

Three converts have been sentenced to five years in prison for “engaging in propaganda and education of deviant beliefs contrary to the holy Sharia” and “connections with foreign leaders”.

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.

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.

‘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”.

Converts summoned to begin prison sentences for ‘spreading “Zionist” Christianity’

Converts summoned to begin prison sentences for ‘spreading “Zionist” Christianity’

Three converts from the northern city of Rasht have been summoned to begin serving prison sentences of between two and […]

Converts charged with ‘deviant propaganda’ under amended Article 500

Converts charged with ‘deviant propaganda’ under amended Article 500

Three converts from the northern city of Rasht are the latest to be charged under last year’s controversial amendments to Article 500 of the penal code, and could now face up to 10 years in prison.