by Steve Dew-Jones | 14 Jan 2026 | News
At least seven Iranian-Armenian Christians are among the thousands murdered by the Islamic Republic’s security forces over the past few days, Article18 understands. Only one of the Christians, Ejmin Masihi, has so far been named by Armenian news sites, but Article18’s...
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 | 9 Dec 2025 | News
Five Iranian Christians have been sentenced to a combined more than 50 years in prison on charges related to ordinary religious activities such as praying, performing baptisms, taking Communion and celebrating Christmas. The five include two former prisoners of...
