Iran: Christian again denied medical leave extention
An Iranian court has again refused a Christian prisoner an extension of her medical leave despite a doctor's advice that the treatments be continued.
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Iran: Imprisoned Christian up for appeal
A convert from Islam who was sentenced to five years in prison for "disturbing the national security of Iran" is praying for an appeal after waiting more than a year for a hearing on his sentence.
...continue reading this storyIran: Christian prisoner has health issues
A Christian prisoner remains ill while Iranian officials refuse to transfer her to a hospital to receive the required medical care.
...continue reading this storyIran: Religious minorities executed for "enmity against God"
A human rights group recently reported that the Islamic Republic of Iran had executed members of religious minorities who were convicted of "enmity against God," according to The Christian Post.
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Two Iranian Christians have been sent to serve the prison sentences they received in 2013.
...continue reading this storyPastor Faces Death Sentence in Iran for "Spreading Corruption on the Earth"
An Iranian Christian pastor imprisoned for his faith now faces the death penalty after being officially charged with "spreading corruption on [the] Earth."
...continue reading this storyIslamic State Threatens U.S. Pastor in Iranian Jail
Pastor Saeed Abedini is facing death threats from members of the Islamic State who are incarcerated in the same Iranian prison where Abedini is being held, according to CBN.
...continue reading this storyChristian Pastor Arrested in Iran
Iranian security forces have arrested three Christians including a pastor, according to Christian Today.
...continue reading this storyIran: Pastor Irani Returned to Prison
Pastor Behnam Irani, who was assaulted by his own guards and transferred to a then unknown location on June 7, has been returned to Ghezal Hesar Prison, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
...continue reading this storyIran: Pastor Irani Beaten in Prison and Taken to Unknown Location
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has learned that imprisoned Pastor Behnam Irani -- who was sentenced in 2011 to six years on political charges -- was beaten and transferred to an unknown location Saturday.
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